Libra
was commonly thought of as the scales of balance but eventually became known as
Hades' golden chariot. Hades used his chariot every time he wished to emerge
in the upper world in search of women. The Chariot is pulled by four
jet-black horses. During his journeys into the upper world, Hades commonly sought
the beautiful nymphs for his pleasure. During one trip to the upper world, he
fell in love with Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, the Goddess of agriculture, and kidnapped her.
Demeter was so deeply saddened by her daughter's kidnapping, all crops stopped
growing. Zeus felt it best to work a deal with Hades. Hades and Demeter agreed that for four months during
the year, Persephone stays with her husband while she spends the remaining eight
months with her mother. During the four months when Persephone is gone, Demeter
mourns the loss of her daughter and, therefore, winter falls on Earth.
| Zuben
Elgenubi |
(Alpha
2 Lib) |
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| Zuben
Elschemali |
(Beta
Lib) |
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| Zuben
Elakrab |
(Gamma
Lib) |
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| Zuben
Elakribi |
(Delta
Lib) |
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| Brachium |
(Sigma Lib)
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Right Ascension: 15
hours
Declination: -15 degrees
Visible between latitudes 65 and
-90 degrees
Best seen in June (at 9:00 PM)
Libra-The
Scales
