Taurus - Hoover Dam, NV
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 36° 01.003 W 114° 44.334
11S E 703761 N 3988167
Bronze relief plaque representing Taurus, the fourth Sign of the Zodiac, located at the Hoover Dam.
Waymark Code: WMR0PC
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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In Greek and Roman mythology, Taurus is considered the form that Zeus took to seduce Europa and take her to Crete.

The site "Gods-and Monsters.com" gives several versions: (visit link)

Taurus is one of twelve Zodiac symbols represented around a compass rose in front of the Hoover Dam Monument and Dedication area along the NV side of the dam on US 93.
Time Period: Ancient

Approximate Date of Epic Period: ca. 500 BC

Epic Type: Mythical

Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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