Origins in
Mythology
| Throughout the ancient Mediterranean
region, the Ram figure was associated with the constellation Aries or Arietis.
Ares was the Greek god of war and pestilence. He was the son of Zeus and
Hera, consort of Aphrodite. The Romans associated Ares with Mars, the enemy
of the tyrants and defender of the just. Originally an agricultural god
associated with the affairs of spring, Mars assimilated many of the
characteristics of Ares since battles were often coordinated at this same
time of year. The son of Nepele, Phrixus, was falsely accused of ravishing
Biadice. For this, he was condemned to death, but was rescued by a golden
ram, sent by the god Mercury. Phrixus escaped safely, and at the ram's request,
sacrificed the animal to the god Zeus to honor the initial offering. For
his courage, the ram's likeness was set into the heavens. |
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