Virgo Constellation Essay

My favourite constellation is Virgo, one of the Zodiacs, because I am one myself, in terms of astrology, having been born on the 31st of August. Its name is Latin for virgin, and its symbol is ♍. Lying between Leo to the west and Libra to the east, it is the second largest constellation in the sky (after Hydra). It can be easily found through its brightest star, Spica.

According to the Babylonian Mul.Apin, which dates from 1000–686 BCE, this constellation was known as "The Furrow", representing the goddess Shala's ear of grain. One star in this constellation, Spica, retains this tradition as it is Latin for "ear of grain", one of the major products of the Mesopotamian furrow. Regarding its creation, Virgo is associated with the Greek
Alike Athena, she was born out of his body, specifically his abdomen; having no mother, other gods (and even daring mortals) would name Zeus a virgin, trait which in the near future became the girl's "stamp". Zeus made her the goddess of harvest and prosperity, even though she was a mortal having been born from only half the power, overthrowing Demeter in the desperate attempt to gain his new daughter respect. Virgana soon became loved by everyone, mortal or not: she was a perfectionist, very organized and hard-working; Greece had never harvested crops so rich. Demeter was furious: not only did a mother-less child earn Zeus's love better than herself, but the new addition to the family had already surpassed her in her work as a human-helping goddess. She had to do something about it. Before the next harvesting season had even begun, Demeter poisoned Virgana and took over her old powers, only to be praised for her contribution to the crops. Virgana rose to heavens as a angel due to her good personality (which is still reflected in people carying her zodiac sign) and carrying an ear of grain. After the discovery of Virgana's murderer, Demetra's powers were taken away from her, along with