The Origin of the Constellation of Taurus

One of the greatest mysteries of the zodiac is the origin of the Taurus constellation and the significance of Taurus the Bull. Where did the depiction of the bull originate? And why is the bull so significant as to put the creature amongst the constellations?

The Origins of the Constellation of Taurus
Taurus the Bull is one of the earliest constellations known to mankind. Some 15,000 years before Christ cave paintings were made that depicted the famous bull amongst a starry sky known as “The Hall of Bulls” in Lascaux, southwestern France.

The ancient Babylonians also associated the constellation of Taurus with the …read more