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Pisces is a constellation of the zodiac located along the ecliptic, the apparent annual path of the Sun across the sky. In the traditional Greek-mythological figure, two fish are joined by a cord and are associated with Aphrodite and Eros while fleeing the monster Typhon. The constellation was included in Ptolemy's second-century catalogue and lies between Aquarius and Aries, although it contains no first-magnitude star.
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What does the constellation Pisces represent?
Pisces represents two fish joined by a cord. In Greek mythology, the fish are associated with Aphrodite and Eros while they flee the monster Typhon.
Where is Pisces located in the sky?
Pisces lies along the ecliptic, the apparent yearly path of the Sun across the sky. It is one of the zodiac constellations.
Why is Pisces called a zodiac constellation?
The Sun's apparent path passes through the region of Pisces, placing it on the zodiac. The constellation is therefore part of the traditional band used in sky maps and astrology.
What is the myth behind the two fish in Pisces?
The two fish are traditionally linked to Aphrodite and Eros. The story says they used a cord to stay connected while escaping Typhon.
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