What constellation is behind Gemini?

Gemini is followed by Cancer. Gemini was born from May to June in February1year, and Cancer was born from June 22nd to July 22nd (Gregorian calendar).

Cancer is located to the east of Gemini and to the west of Leo. It is the first constellation to start in summer. The symbol of Cancer symbolizes two crab claws. Cancer is a medium-sized and weak winter constellation. Every year at the night of 65438+1October 29th, the center of Cancer crosses the sky.

Myths and legends of cancer

In ancient Greek myths and legends, the origin of cancer is related to the great hero Hercules.

Hercules was the illegitimate son of Zeus and mortals. He was born with unparalleled power. Hera was jealous, too. Later, Hera deliberately drove Hercules crazy, making him lose his mind and killing his wife and children.

When Hercules woke up, he was very sad and sad. He decided to wash away his sins by abstinence. He came to Mycenae and asked the king to give him a task. At Hera's request, the king gave him twelve arduous tasks, which must be completed within twelve years. The second task was to kill Xu Dela, a hydra who harmed people and animals in Lerner swamp.

In the fierce battle with Hydra Xu Dela, a big crab, in collusion with Xu Dela, crept up quietly and held Hercules' foot tightly with two big claws. Hercules turned around and smashed the cancer with a sudden blow from a big tree.

A few days later, Hera hated Hercules, so she lifted the big crab to the sky and turned it into a cancer.