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In astronomy, Virgo is a constellation, or group of stars. It is one of the 12 constellations that lie in the path of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. These 12 are called the constellations of the zodiac. Virgo lies between Leo and Libra in the zodiac. An observer on Earth will see different constellations at different times of the year.
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Several Greek myths connect Virgo to the seasons. The most famous involves Demeter , goddess of the Earth and harvest, and her daughter Persephone . Hades , god of the underworld, fell in love with Persephone while on a visit to the Earth’s surface.
So here are some kid-friendly constellation stories that carry the gist of why a constellation is named a certain way. Greek and Roman mythologies have some intense themes, so these are the dialed-down versions of the myths.
3 Νοε 2024 · During the Middle Ages, Virgo sometimes was associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Greek mythology, the constellation is also associated with the daughter of Zeus, Dike the goddess of justice, who is represented holding the scales of justice. Gallery
10 Ιαν 2009 · The story of Demeter and Persephone, which lies behind the constellation Virgo and influences astrology.
19 Μαΐ 2020 · Three cool objects in Virgo are covered, too--a double star; the famous Sombrero Galaxy (aka M104); and the Markarian Chain, a part of the stupendous Virgo Cluster of Galaxies!...more. A...
Virgo is one of the largest constellations in the sky and is home to the brightest star in the constellation, Spica, which is the 15th brightest star in the ...
