Hyginus (1485) figure: Andromeda
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Andromeda is portrayed as androgynous. This is not in the accompanying text. Her arms are outstretched, representing when she was exposed to the sea-monster.
Hand-colored print
Hyginus (1485) figure: Ara
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Note the dragons in the fire.
Hyginus (1485) figure: Auriga
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Driven by both oxen and horses. Note the kids (baby goats).
Hyginus (1485) figure: Bootes
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Holding a spear and a scythe.
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Tau - Taurus the Bull
IAU Constellation
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17 of 88
Astronomical Regions
Intro and Visual description
Taurus the Bull is easily spotted. Its head is the Hyades, a V-shaped cluster of stars. His horns point outward from the V. Aldebaran is the red eye of the Bull as he charges down upon us.