have chosen Gemini, because of its interesting shape and position in The Milky Way Galaxy. Gemini was one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy in the second century AD, amd it has been listed as one of the 88 modern constellations today. Gemini translates from Latin, literally meaning 'The Twins' because of its shape, which resembles two humans holding hands. The two brightest stars, representing the two 'heads' are named Castor and Pollux after the Greek mythological twins.
The creation tale of Gemini is an interesting one. Twin brothers Castor and Pollux were brought up by their mother Leda, however they had different fathers. Castor's father was Leda's husband, The King of Sparta, but Pollux's father was the God Zeus. Because of
The creation tale of Gemini is an interesting one. Twin brothers Castor and Pollux were brought up by their mother Leda, however they had different fathers. Castor's father was Leda's husband, The King of Sparta, but Pollux's father was the God Zeus. Because of