Virgo
From All Skies Encyclopaedia
Virgo, The Maiden, is a constellation in the zodiac. It is documented since the 4th century BCE (at least). Prior to this, there had been the constellation of The Furrow at this place.
Etymology and History of the Constellation Name
Who is depicted here?
History of Naming the Region
Mediaeval and Renaissance Time
Ancient Greek Star Lore (Mythology)
Transformation of constellation image
Drawing of the Babylonian version of the Maiden constellation by Papke (1987)
Weblinks
- Ridpath, Ian, “Star Tales: online edition”.
