Leo is the Nemean Lion from Greek mythology, who terrified the populace and had a hide that was impervious to iron, bronze, or stone. Hercules had to do 12 labors as atonement for the death of his family, one of which was killing the lion. Hercules finally slew the man-eating lion by strangling it to death and putting it in the skies as one of his victories after breaking all of his weapons fighting it.
Leo is one of the 13 constellations in the zodiac, yet astrology is not a science. The people born between July 22 and August 22 are represented by Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac. It is regarded as a manly, outgoing sign.
What deity personifies Leo?
Leo: Apollo, the Sun and Light God According to mythology, Apollo was renowned for amusing Olympus by playing music on his golden lyre. Like Apollo, Leo is the sign of the comedian. The sun rules this sign, and persons born under it are charismatic, warm, and kind.
