Zodiac Signs names in ancient Greece

Zodiac signs

ARIES or ARNEIOS, current name ARIES:
It refers to the immortal golden ram carrying Frixos and Elli. Also in Egyptian mythology, Ram is the symbol of Amun-Ra, as depicted with horns or even ram's head. The Ammon-Ra, as we know very well identified, since the 6th BC century with Zeus as Zeus Ammon. But Pindar in the Pythionikes, identifies Jupiter with the Ram, and was transformed into a ram (the Golden) to fool the Giants. It said that represented or dominated by the goddess Athena.

SIDONIOS TAURUS, current name TAURUS:
Is the bull, in which Zeus disguised himself in order to fool it, unimaginable beauty, Europe, daughter of Phoenix and Tilefasas, from Sidon Phoenician. When she straddled him, Zeus flew to sea and traveled to Crete. With her, he made three children. Radamanthys, Sarpedon and Minos. It said that represented or dominated by the goddess Venus.

DIOSKOUROI current name GEMINI:
Dioscuri (Zeus Kouroi) are the twin sons of Zeus and Leda: the famous Laconians Castor and Pollux. The II symbol which represented the sign-the constellation, is the emblem worn by Spartans in battles. With Gemini related the Pillars of Hercules, and the "notify" and "suffering" (yin-yang). Also symbolize death and life, as Castor was mortal and Pollux immortal. It said that represented or dominated by Apollo, or the god Hermes.

 CANCER current name:CANCER 
Cancer is the well-known legend of Hydra. Hercules while trying to cut off the heads of the monster, a crab appeared (cancer), sent by Hera in order to hurt him. The Hercules finally succeeded and killed him. Plato regarded as the gateway of souls coming to Earth. It said that represented or dominated by the god Hermes, or the goddess Artemis.

LEON or VASILISKOS (royal) current name LEO:
It is the first task of Hercules, who because of his ambition, did not kill the Nemean lion with his arms, but with hands. Allegedly on the verge of Leo and Virgo built the Egyptian Sphinx -So this is half man and half lion! Connected to the god Apollo, and easily can be associated with all ancient gods or even (nowadays) the saints who have killed a dragon or giant reptile as Indra, Mithras, St. George etc. It is said that represented or dominated by the god Zeus, or Apollo.

Trial present name VIRGO:
The Trial (Astraea) is the daughter of Zeus and Themis (or probably the Astraea and Eos). It was she who gave every time the lightning to Zeus and made sure to find the target. First lived on earth with mortals. When people no longer observing the law and began attitudes and wars, the trial did not stay with them. He ascended to Heaven, is why many identified with the nemesis. From Trial it seems began the era of matriarchy. With the victory of Amazonas Ipsipilis by Hercules, he took the baton for the creation of the patriarchal system. Whether for the help offered to Zeus, or the loss of power of female sex on men, Zeus turned Trial into a star. It said that represented or dominated by the goddess Demeter.

CHILAI SCORPION current name LIBRA:
Hooves (calipers) Scorpio is the continuation of the sign-the constellation Scorpius. In Roman times named Libra. It said that represented or dominated by Hephaestus god or goddess Hera.

SCORPIO current name: SCORPIO 
One of the many versions of the same myth says that Scorpio has created the goddess Artemis to sting Orion's beautiful, because in a hunt with her tried to rape her. It said that represented or dominated by the god Mars.

Ophiuchus:
Said to be Asclepius, who pursued his medical art so well and even resurrect the dead. Since, therefore, upset the order, Zeus angry thunder. Then, for the sake of Apollo raised to the stars. Although it occupies a large area (948 square degrees) and in the south of the ecliptic crossed by is not one of the signs of the western horoscope. It is not known why it was not included (perhaps by Ptolemy Claudius). It said that represented or dominated by the god Dionysus.

CENTAUR or fulminate current name SAGITTARIUS:
In one version it is the Centaur Chiron. But others say it is Croton, son of Euphemia, the nurse of the Muses, who invented the bow.
It said that represented or dominated by the goddess Artemis, or Zeus god.

PAN current name CAPRICORN:
He is the son of tragomorfos Aigipana. When Zeus campaigned against the Titans, the Pan startled so suddenly began to run in panic. Since the name "Pan" the word created "panic" and after this, Zeus honored him with katasterismo. According to Plato, regarded as the gateway to the exit of souls. Often confused with Amalthea, that goat with the horn of plenty. It said that represented or dominated by the goddess Hestia.

GANYMIDIS current name AQUARIUS:
Ganymede is the cupbearer of the gods. She was so beautiful that the god kidnapped him and brought him to Olympus. There, the gods felt worthy to serve the wine. I happened to immortality, then, it was unknown to the people. From the pitcher holding not pour water (Aquarius) but wine and many consider to be the nectar drinking gods. In this way it distributes the Dionysian wine with every dinner guests is one other communions. It said that represented or dominated by the goddess Hera, or the god Hephaestus.

Pisces current name: Pisces
According to Greek mythology, both Pisces is the goddess Aphrodite and her son Eros, who terrified the Giants and especially Hurricane temporarily abandoned (as other gods) Olympus until they roll up their sleeves, and fled to Egypt, where there were transformed into fish. To commemorate these two fish, they placed them in the sky with a link to each other (so-called "Linou") to show their kinship (mother and son). Another version says the two fish are the two dolphins that always accompanied the god Poseidon. It said that represented or dominated by the god Poseidon.