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Encyclopedia Britannica - Main :: LAP-LEO |
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LEO (THE LION) , in astronomy, the fifth sign of the zodiac (q.v.), denoted by the symbol Sl. It is also a constellation, mentioned by Eudoxus (4th century B.C.) and Aratus (3rd century B.C.). According to Greek mythology this constellation is the Nemean lion, which, after being killed by Hercules, was raised to the heavens by Jupiter in honour of Hercules. A part
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bright star
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