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The Lion: Zodiac Signs In Greek Myth

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Though there are many constellations in the sky, there is one that remains a favorite in my heart. My favorite constellation is Leo, "the Lion." I chose this constellation because it is my Zodiac sign and I also admire lions. Leo is one of the twelve Zodiac signs and has been claimed to be one of the earliest recognized signs. Leo is bordered on its west side by Cancer, and to its east, Virgo. This constellation can be viewed in the Northern Hemisphere. The Greek myth about the lion this constellation represents is most likely the Nemean Lion. Heracles was sent to kill the Nemean lion as one of his twelve labors. The skin of the lion was impenetrable, so it was seemingly impossible to kill. After Heracles defeated the Nemean lion, Zeus made

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