Leo

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Felicem Natalem Diem!

                    LEO                       (Scroll down for large constellation)

Leo is the lion to both ancient Greek culture and their neighbors in Babylon. The Greeks identified Leo with the Nemean Lion, victim of Hercules’ first labor. After Hercules killed the lion he continued to wear its fur on his back.

Leo - The sign of Leo stems from yet another of Heracles 12 trials. Leo of course represents the Lion of Nemea which was Heracles' first trial. The lion couldn't be defeated by any weapon. Heracles eventually battled the lion hand to hand (or maybe paw) and strangled the lion to death. In remembrance of the grand battle, Zeus placed the Lion of Nemea amongst the stars.