The story of the Zodiac.
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The mythology of Ancient Greece is full of myths and legends. Offer a short excursion into the history of the appearance of the signs of the zodiac. And help us in this, a wonderful artist Josephine wall. You all know her and love her wonderful work.
Josephine wall was born and lives in the UK. Born in may 1947 in the small English town of Farnham, in the family of Professor-филолога. Already at the age of 16, Josephine sold his first picture.
arts education wall received in Bournemouth College, graduating in 1967.
latest time In the work of Josephine wall become very popular in USA, Europe, Russia.
Aries.
According to the legend – Aries, having the form of a RAM, saved from certain death two children, after which he was awarded a place in the starry sky. Zeus most of all loved the sign and made it the first in the zodiac circle. In addition, it was his Golden pelt (the Golden Fleece) was posted on oak. As we remember, the Golden Fleece hunted Argonauts. This is the precious Aries.
Taurus.
There"s a love story. As we all know, Taurus is the bull. Yes not simple, and white. It had become enamoured Zeus to seduce the shepherdess Europe. When the girl was tending his flock, she noticed the herd of handsome calf approached him and began to admire wonderful animals. Zeus, put her on his back and took him far beyond the seas and oceans, and then adopted his usual face and asked her to stay with him and never leave. The mask – calf, put on the starry sky.
Twins.
the Story of brotherly love. Queen Leda gave birth to two twin sons. One of them was native son of Zeus. God of Olympus gave their native son immortality. Both brothers loved each other that they never parted. And, here"s the mortal son of Leda died. Brother grieved so much that he asked Zeus to deprive him of the gift of immortality to be reunited with his brother. Zeus did so: one day the brothers spent in Olympus, following in the underground Kingdom of Hades.
Cancer.
Cancer has gone to heaven by the will of Hera, wife of Zeus. Cancer was the assistant to the monstrous Hydra, which Hercules fought during one of his exploits. The hero defeated the monster and crushed his henchman, but Hera, who hated Hercules with all his heart, was placed among the stars of Cancer.
lion.
This story is also associated with the exploits of Hercules. According to it, Hercules won a huge Lion and dragged the monster into the city, which previously terrorized a lion. However, the feat was not so legkoprohodimye. The lion lived in the mountains and was very strong and courageous. For the first time, when Hercules came to him, nor arrow, nor the spear of the Lion is not hurt. Then a desperate Hercules rushed the lion on the neck and started choking him. Leo resisted for a long time, but the son of Zeus won. For a strong opposition and great strength of will Zeus awarded the Lions a place in heaven.
dev.
This sign always meant fertility. Once the maiden comes to power in the starry sky – the fields start to bloom and people are harvesting. This is due to the fertility goddess in Ancient mythology, Demeter. According to the legend, she had a daughter, Persephone the bride of Hades. Impatient groom kidnapped the bride and the mother took him to the dungeon. Demeter was very sad and the Earth was desolation and drought. As soon as Hades relented and let Persephone to her mother, throughout the Land zakolosilis the field, bringing a rich harvest.
Scales.
sure, it is those Scales that Themis and her daughter dike were measured just and unjust actions of men. Zeus placed them among the stars that mortals always remembered —, they must honor the laws and to do what is right.
Scorpio.
This sign appeared in the sky once was the punishment for a proud young men of Orion. He began to brag that his stronger and more agile there is no one on earth. Hera found out about his arrogance, sent a huge Scorpion to fight with boyfriend. Was a long fight and, in the end, the Scorpion stung Orion in the heel.
Sagittarius.
According to the legend, Zeus gave the centaur a place in heaven for his ability to teach the heroes such as Achilles, Hercules, Orion, Apollo, fight and win.
Capricorn.
This zodiac has earned the respect of Zeus, his stubbornness, rebellion and resourcefulness. According to the myth, Capricorn is pan, who fled from the pursuing monster. When it appeared the river, he dived into it, and his lower torso was transformed into a fish tail. After he appeared in the sky, his horn became the horn of Plenty.
Aquarius.
Ganymede, son of king Cable, was the most beautiful boys in the world. Its beauty could compare with the beauty of Apollo. Zeus, charmed young men, ordered the eagle to take him to Olympus and made Ganymede his cupbearer. Since Aquarius is associated with beauty, sensuality and tenderness.
Fish.
the Story of two lover that were not destined to be together. In spite of fate, they both jumped into the sea where he turned into a fish, always floating together.
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Josephine wall was born and lives in the UK. Born in may 1947 in the small English town of Farnham, in the family of Professor-филолога. Already at the age of 16, Josephine sold his first picture.
arts education wall received in Bournemouth College, graduating in 1967.
latest time In the work of Josephine wall become very popular in USA, Europe, Russia.
Aries.
According to the legend – Aries, having the form of a RAM, saved from certain death two children, after which he was awarded a place in the starry sky. Zeus most of all loved the sign and made it the first in the zodiac circle. In addition, it was his Golden pelt (the Golden Fleece) was posted on oak. As we remember, the Golden Fleece hunted Argonauts. This is the precious Aries.
Taurus.
There"s a love story. As we all know, Taurus is the bull. Yes not simple, and white. It had become enamoured Zeus to seduce the shepherdess Europe. When the girl was tending his flock, she noticed the herd of handsome calf approached him and began to admire wonderful animals. Zeus, put her on his back and took him far beyond the seas and oceans, and then adopted his usual face and asked her to stay with him and never leave. The mask – calf, put on the starry sky.
Twins.
the Story of brotherly love. Queen Leda gave birth to two twin sons. One of them was native son of Zeus. God of Olympus gave their native son immortality. Both brothers loved each other that they never parted. And, here"s the mortal son of Leda died. Brother grieved so much that he asked Zeus to deprive him of the gift of immortality to be reunited with his brother. Zeus did so: one day the brothers spent in Olympus, following in the underground Kingdom of Hades.
Cancer.
Cancer has gone to heaven by the will of Hera, wife of Zeus. Cancer was the assistant to the monstrous Hydra, which Hercules fought during one of his exploits. The hero defeated the monster and crushed his henchman, but Hera, who hated Hercules with all his heart, was placed among the stars of Cancer.
lion.
This story is also associated with the exploits of Hercules. According to it, Hercules won a huge Lion and dragged the monster into the city, which previously terrorized a lion. However, the feat was not so legkoprohodimye. The lion lived in the mountains and was very strong and courageous. For the first time, when Hercules came to him, nor arrow, nor the spear of the Lion is not hurt. Then a desperate Hercules rushed the lion on the neck and started choking him. Leo resisted for a long time, but the son of Zeus won. For a strong opposition and great strength of will Zeus awarded the Lions a place in heaven.
dev.
This sign always meant fertility. Once the maiden comes to power in the starry sky – the fields start to bloom and people are harvesting. This is due to the fertility goddess in Ancient mythology, Demeter. According to the legend, she had a daughter, Persephone the bride of Hades. Impatient groom kidnapped the bride and the mother took him to the dungeon. Demeter was very sad and the Earth was desolation and drought. As soon as Hades relented and let Persephone to her mother, throughout the Land zakolosilis the field, bringing a rich harvest.
Scales.
sure, it is those Scales that Themis and her daughter dike were measured just and unjust actions of men. Zeus placed them among the stars that mortals always remembered —, they must honor the laws and to do what is right.
Scorpio.
This sign appeared in the sky once was the punishment for a proud young men of Orion. He began to brag that his stronger and more agile there is no one on earth. Hera found out about his arrogance, sent a huge Scorpion to fight with boyfriend. Was a long fight and, in the end, the Scorpion stung Orion in the heel.
Sagittarius.
According to the legend, Zeus gave the centaur a place in heaven for his ability to teach the heroes such as Achilles, Hercules, Orion, Apollo, fight and win.
Capricorn.
This zodiac has earned the respect of Zeus, his stubbornness, rebellion and resourcefulness. According to the myth, Capricorn is pan, who fled from the pursuing monster. When it appeared the river, he dived into it, and his lower torso was transformed into a fish tail. After he appeared in the sky, his horn became the horn of Plenty.
Aquarius.
Ganymede, son of king Cable, was the most beautiful boys in the world. Its beauty could compare with the beauty of Apollo. Zeus, charmed young men, ordered the eagle to take him to Olympus and made Ganymede his cupbearer. Since Aquarius is associated with beauty, sensuality and tenderness.
Fish.
the Story of two lover that were not destined to be together. In spite of fate, they both jumped into the sea where he turned into a fish, always floating together.
Link to original
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