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Legend of Aries
King Athamas of Boeotia married the nymph Nephele, as instructed by Hera. Nephele was a cloud created by Zeus in Hera’s image to deceive Ixion. The couple had two children: a son named Phrixus and a daughter named Helle. However, King Athamas had an unhappy marriage and grew tired of Nephele, eventually abandoning her. He then married his second wife, Ino, the daughter of Cadmus. Ino gave Athamas two sons, Learches and Melicertes.
Ino harbored great hatred for Athamas' first two children and constantly schemed to kill Phrixus and Helle. She tricked the local women into burning all the seeds before sowing them, which caused the crops to fail. Famine and disease ravaged the land, affecting both people and animals.
King Athamas, desperate for a solution, sent a messenger to Delphi to consult Pythia, the oracle of Apollo, about the cause of the famine and plague. Ino bribed the messenger to inform Athamas with a false prophecy: the land would become fertile again if Athamas sacrificed his children, Phrixus and Helle, to the gods. Though Athamas loved his children dearly, he reluctantly agreed to sacrifice them in order to save his country.
Phrixus and Helle were brought to the altar for sacrifice, but just as the priests prepared to kill them, a winged ram with golden fleece appeared from the sky and swooped down to save them. Phrixus and Helle climbed onto the ram and flew high into the sky. This ram was sent by Nephele, their mother, to rescue them. Unfortunately, during the flight, Helle looked down and became dizzy, losing her balance and falling into the sea, where she drowned. This area was later named the Hellespont, after her.
Phrixus eventually survived and arrived in the distant land of Colchis, where King Aeetes, the son of the sun god Helios, welcomed him and treated him kindly. Phrixus married Aeetes’ daughter, Chalciope, in gratitude. To honor the gods, Phrixus sacrificed the ram and gave its golden fleece to King Aeetes. The king hung the fleece on a tree in the sacred forest of Ares, where it was guarded by a never-sleeping dragon.
To commemorate the ram's heroic act of saving Phrixus, the gods placed it in the sky as a constellation, reminding everyone of the brutal actions of Ino.
Aries and the Personality of Those Born Under This Sign
Aries, known for its strong and decisive personality, represents individuals born between March 21 and April 19. People under this sign are often passionate, energetic, and always ready to face challenges head-on. They are natural pioneers, eager to lead and conquer any goal they set their sights on.
The Aries personality is also characterized by resilience and bravery. They embrace new challenges without hesitation and are unafraid to stand up for what they believe in.
Symbol and Meaning of Aries
The symbol of Aries is the Ram, which represents determination and strength. This image not only embodies the traits of those born under this sign but also connects to the mythological story of the Golden Ram in Greek legend.
Aries is associated with the Fire element, symbolizing passion, creativity, and enthusiasm. Those under this zodiac sign are constantly seeking innovation and love exploring new possibilities.
Conclusion
Aries is a powerful zodiac sign enriched with a fascinating mythological background and the symbolic strength of the Golden Ram. Aries individuals are not only courageous and determined but also ready to face life’s challenges with unwavering confidence and enthusiasm.
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