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Taurus's Uncontrollation In Greek Constellations

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The constellation of choice is Taurus because I am a Taurus and therefor wanted to learn more about the constellation and myself through it. The Word "Taurus" is Latin for "The Bull" and the constellation itself is located in the northern hemispheres winter sky. It has been around since The Bronze Age, making it one of the oldest constellations. It has had great agricultural influence and has been told about in myths of Romans, Greeks, and many more. It has 2 of the closest Open Clusters to Earth and holds the red star Aldebaran. It is told in Greek legend that the god Zeus had fallen in love with the daughter of King Agenor, Europa. He came down to earth as Europa was walking along the seashore with company as a gentle, white bull.

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