The constellation Aries, widely known as "the ram," has always been a favorite of mine, starting from a rather young age. Aries is one of the twelve constellations that reside over the equator line referred to as the Zodiac. It was this knowledge and the associations with astrology that sparked my curiousity for the constellation. Though neither the biggest nor the brightest of constellations, Aries has ancient origins and a rich history, it's the myth behind this constellation that truly make it special.
Greek mythology states that after the ruler of Boetia, King Athamus, took his second wife, Ino she became spiteful and jealous of his children born of the nymph Nephele. Ino sought to have King Athamus first son Phrixus sacrificed,…show more content… For many years the village inhabitants enjoyed a peaceful harmony with all the other forest residents, especially the nomadic woodland nymphs that protected the whole forest. The occupants of Arietis consisted mainly of satyrs, centaurs, and minotaurs. It was during this golden age that Hamal Aries was born, a satyr with flaxen locks and a driven disposition.
Hamals sixteenth summer brought with it a darkness that began to seep into Northernwood, infecting all living inhabitants of the forest with a plague of wrath. Evil Druids used dark magic to poison the forest in order to claim the inate power of Northernwood and the magical residents. When news of the the Druids reached the village the majority of the peaceful inhabitants wanted to abandon Northernwood in hopes of finding a safe haven away from the impending curse. Appalled by his brethrens willingness to leave the only home they had ever had, Hamal refused to leave and instead chose to stand and fight by the side of the woodland nymphs. Though young and inexperienced in the ways of battle, Aries strength of will and sheer determination rallied others from the
