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Scorpius

Introduction

Scorpius is one of the most prominent and most recognizable constellations in our summer sky. Located on the celestial equator, the constellation is visible throughout the world.

There are so many tales about Scorpius and its stars that it was impossible to put them all on one site.

Below are all listings of Scorpius star lore we have collected, sorted geographically. You can click on any nation or start with the first icon.

Click here to start your journey through Scorpius's many stories.

Europe and
Middle East

Asia and
Pacific

Africa, Australia
and Americas

Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient Greece

Ancient Egypt

Medieval Islamic Astronomy

Arabian Peninsula

Norse Mythology

Asia

China

India

Pacific

Tahiti

Cook Islands

Maori

Hawaii

Africa

ǀXu

Khoe Khoe

Australia

Boorong

Torres Strait Islanders

Wangaibon

Warnindhilyagwa

Yolngu

Americas

Aztec

Cherokee

Cree

Inca

Navajo

Ojibwe

The Brazilian Flag


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