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Cancer: Origins in Mythology
Origins of Cancer in Mythology and Astrology
Cancer is linked to water and mythology, originating from Babylonian and Greek stories. The crab's placement in the zodiac relates to Hercules' battle with Hydra, where Hera honored the loyal crab that distracted Hercules before being crushed. This myth explains the crab's symbol in astrology and its connection to water signs.
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i guess thats cool, being famous for getting squished.lol
but look, the mighty crab was victorious with the toe thing...lol
that'll teach hercules! 😛
slightly comforting.lol
loyalty can really suck sometimes.
hmmm...loyalty...what's that? lol, jk
just what the crab was thinking as he saw the bottom of hercules foot.lol
whats loyalty if your the only one practicing it?
sounds like stupidity to me
ok so i guess we should only be loyal to those who are loyal to us.
lol. i'm cooking dinner for my mom right now because she hurt her back and can't stand up. so we're having grilled cheese with tomato soup. 😛 so i'll be gone for about a half hour or so...
and i agree, we should be loyal to those who are loyal to us, only.
now thats loyal.lol
i'm back. lol, see, and i'm loyal 🙂
grilled cheese, i havent had a grilled cheese sandwich in years.
that involves cooking i think.lol
ill cook for or with someone, but i dont get excited to do it just for me.
lol, well, i'm not a big fan of cooking, but one thing i can whip up real nicely are grilled cheese sandwiches 🙂 And I'm all about microwaving the soup. You should have yourself a grilled cheese sandwich, they're heaven.
heaven u say, all this time spent looking and it can be found in grilled cheese, well dont i feel dumb.lol
heaven is always found in the unlikeliest of places. 🙂
in the dairy section.
what kind of cheese?
American Sharp Cheddar, but I've made some to die for Swiss concoctions before too. Cheese is so great...you see the whole key to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich is to make sure that the ratio of butter to cheese is perfect. 😛
and to always use san francisco sourdough bread.
i think i need to see u do it. wanna come over and make one with me, my backs kinda sore too.lol
lol, i would derive much pleasure from sharing my love of grilled cheese sandwiches with you.
And with that, would you like tomato or chicken noodle soup? 😛
did they have grilled cheese in mythology?
chicken noodle.
if they didn't, they should have.
That's one grilled cheese sandwich and chicken noodle soup, coming up. 😛
can i have grilled cheese and phoenix?lol
That'll cost extra. lol. Just kidding, I come with the meal 🙂
ill come after the meal.lol
sorry couldnt resist that one
LOL 😛
why not during? hehe
like double heaven? sounds tasty.
in so many ways...LOL
i dont think i deserve such an experience.
im just a mere mortal
after my extra special grilled cheese, you'll be transformed into superman. it's true, i've seen it happen. 😛
ill be on the next flight, and afterwards i can fly back on my own.lol
grilled viagra?
lol, that was hilarious "afterwards i can fly back on my own".
I suspect viagra is the last thing you need....lol
so what happens if u dont need viagra but take it anyways? id probably pop a blood vessel in my head. the one on my shoulders that is.lol
it must be the italian in you.
but then, what's MY excuse??
your just a horn dog.lol
no excuse nessecary.
that italian in u, u just left yourself wide open on that one. i will exercise some restraint.
lol, again with the dog comparisons, I can't take it anymore! 😛
oh i know, i just now thought of that. LOL.
i can share.
and i'll excercise some restraint with this one: "you left yourself wide open"...lol
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(From http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/Cancer.htm)
The association of Cancer with water dates back to the dawn of astrology. The image of the crab is Babylonian in origin. In Egypt, this sign was represented by two turtles.The later placement of the crab within the zodiac is related to a minor chapter in Greek mythology.. Hercules wanted to kill the many-headed Hydra, a great sea monster, living in the marshes of Lerna. Hera, the goddess who sent Hercules to these tasks, often encouraged his failure.
During his battle with Hydra, Hera commanded a nearby crab to attack Hercules and draw his attention away. Without question, the little creature took a claw-hold of a conspicuous toe. This act cost the crab its life, for Hercules abruptly crushed him. Impressed by its loyalty and courage, Hera placed the crab's image in the night sky.
The Hydra had been a favorite to Hera, and was equally honored by the goddess. Cancer itself, is not a brilliant constellation. However, at its heart is a lovely star cluster, sometimes known in astronomy as the Beehive. The name derives from the appearance of a swarm of stars in a dance of activity.