Cancer: Origins in Mythology

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 😛

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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

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