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An area of the sky in which the positions of the sun, moon, stars, and planets are believed in astrology to influence human behavior, and which is divided into twelve equal sections
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What are some myths involving Capricorn?
I'd like to understand the astrological sign Capricorn more fully.
Are there any myths related to this sign? I am interested in both stories about Capricorn, or stories that reveal the goals of ...
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Was the constellation named after the Bull of Heaven?
On the Wikipedia page we can read:
In Babylonian astronomy, the constellation was listed in the MUL.APIN as GU4.AN.NA, "The Bull of Heaven".
In the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, one of ...
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