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Hera And Hercules

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The constellation I have chosen is Cancer. I chose this constellation because it is my zodiac sign. Naturally, I found it interesting to learn about and write an essay on my discovery and creation theory. Cancer is Latin for "Crab", The name was chosen because the representation of the the constellation is in fact a crab. The constellation is 506 sq. degrees and made up of faint stars. The creative theory of Cancer is quite interesting actually. According to Greek mythology, Hercules was sent to battle with a Lernaean Hydra. Hera (the queen of the gods) wanted to give Hercules a disadvantage in battle . So, Hera's plan was to send a crab named Karkinos to distract Hercules. Hera's plan failed as Hercules kicked Karkinos with so much

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