Origins in
Mythology
Taurus is one of the elder signs
in the zodiac. In earlier ages the vernal equinox was located within the
realm of the bull, roughly during 4,000-1,700 B.C. In ancient cultures, the
year began with Taurus.
To the Greeks, Taurus is associated with Zeus and his transformation into
a snowy white Bull. This he did as a means to abduct Europa, whom he lusted
for. Thus, the Minotaur of Crete, result of this union of God and mortal,
is also recognized as being associated with the second sign of the zodiac.
In the Mediterranean region, the Sun's entry into Taurus was celebrated as
the Feast of Maya. The Sun was often represented by a white bull with a golden
disc between his horns. This image was followed by a procession of virgins,
exemplifying the fecundity of nature. This association of Taurus with the
beginning of Spring, can be traced as far back as ancient Babylon
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