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Chapter 9:From a Failed Spell to the Origin of Capricorn

Pan had a half-human, half-goat body, and is famous for the music from his reed pipe. At a feast on Mount Olympus, the gods transformed into animals and scattered in all directions when the giant Typhon attacked. In a panic, only Pan’s lower body turned i


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Chapter 8:Gemini Story of Demigod and His Human Brother

The constellation Gemini embodies both heroism and tragedy. Its bright stars form part of the Winter Hexagon, and it is also the radiant point of the famous Geminid meteor shower.


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Chapter 7:The Dark Tales And Bright Stars in Taurus

Taurus is one of the major constellations of winter. In addition to two stories involving Zeus’s unspeakable private affairs, the region around Taurus contains the famous Crab Nebula and the Pleiades star cluster.


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Chapter 6:Born in Blood, Bound for the Sky

In the autumn sky, the most recognizable constellation is Pegasus, which forms the Great Square of Autumn.


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Chapter 5:The Crown of Dionysus

In Greek mythology, Dionysus brought wine, music, and joy, leaving behind many romantic legends. The two crown-shaped constellations, Corona Borealis and Corona Australis, are both related to Dionysus. However, they have completely different meanings. One


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Chapter 4:The astronomical distance between Niulang and Zhinü

Astronomically speaking, Altair and Vega are about 16 light-years apart. Even at light speed, a crossing would take sixteen years.