Virgo+the+Maiden

As you may know, Virgo is a zodiac symbol from August 23 to September 22. The myth behind this constellation is mostly about the greek gods. They say that the constellation represents the greek Earth-Goddess Demeter. She is supposed to be holding an ear of wheat which is represented by the brigghtest star Spica. The god of the underworld Hades abducted Demeter's daughter Persephone. When Demeter noticed that Persephone didn't come home she went looking for her. When she did the earth went into shock and started having droughts and people dieing of hunger. Zues didn't want this to go on any further so he told Demeter to come back and that he will handle it. He sent Hermes to confront Hades about the situation, Persephone pleaded that she loved her husband Hades and that she wanted to stay. Then Hades struck a deal and let her go back with Hermes. Now half the year she is with Hades in the underworld and the other half with her mom Demeter on Olympus. They say that when she goes down to the underworld it is winter and when she returns the winter cloak is gone and the crops can grow again.

When you look at Virgo at the perfect time you can see that the Sombrero galaxy lies in it.



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