Leo: The Lion

Leo is the lion that in Greek myths was sent by Hera to slay Hercules as the first of Hercules' labours. It was said that the lion's hide was so thick that no weapon could pierce it. Hercules killed the lion by strangling it with his bare hands. Hercules wore the skin, which made him invincible. When Hercules died, the lion was returned to the celestial heavens with Hercules.

To the Egyptians Leo was the place the Sun rose after creation and was called the House of the Sun.

Location: around RA 10h 40 min DEC +15 degrees

Visible Period: November to August

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