Virgo

Quick Facts:

Virgo can be viewed between the latitudes 80º N and 80º S.

It is near the constellations Leo, Cornvus, Libra, and Bootes.

Virgo is said to represent the Virgin in Greek Mythology.

In total the Virgo constellation has 12 stars.

The MyTH Of The Constellation

"Virgo is the Goddess of Innocence and Purity, Astraea. According to the creation myth, Zeus sent Pandora down to Earth as a punishment to man. Because of her curiosity, she opened the box the gods had warned her not to, and let the plagues of hate, envy, sickness, etc. out into the world. Of course, Hope did not escape, but the Earth was just unbearable. One by one, the gods returned to the heavens to live. Astraea was the last to leave. She became the constellation Virgo, and according to legend, when the Golden Age comes again, Astraea will return to the Earth."


“Virgo.” Greek Mythology, GreekMythology.com, 1997, www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Zodiac/Virgo/virgo.html