Aries
Latin for "Ram"
Categorization: Animal
Home Town: Mirari
Number of Stars: 66
There are 3 stars used to create the outline. Hamal is the brightest star in the constellation.
Earth Myths
In ancient Egypt, Aries was associated with the god Amun-Ra who was depicted as a man with a ram’s head representing creativity and fertility. In Hellenistic astrology, Aries was associated with the golden ram that rescued Phrixus and Helle. They were sent to their certain death by their jealous stepmother, Ino. While the Ram saved Phrixus, Helle fell off his back during the rescue and drowned in a river.
In Chinese astronomy, the three brightest stars from Aries formed a constellation called “Lou” representing the “bond,” “lasso,” and “sickle” used in the ritual to sacrifice cattle. In Hebrew astronomy, Aries was named “Taleh” and generally symbolizes the “Lamb of the World.” Fun fact: Aries is home to three different meteor showers: The Daytime Arietids, the Delta Arietids and the Autumn Arietids.
Bio
Aries was one of the 48 constellations created during the first coalescence at the end of the Argon Age (around 12,000 BCE on Earth). Aries is the 1st sign of the human zodiac. March 21- April 19. The sign is associated with traits of optimism, adventurousness, action, impulsivity, and courage. In Taraverden, Aries resides in the alpine village Mirari and is good friends with Taurus the bull.
