Sagittarius - Hoover Dam, NV
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 36° 01.004 W 114° 44.334
11S E 703760 N 3988169
Bronze relief plaque representing Sagittarius the Archer, the ninth Sign of the Zodiac, located at the Hoover Dam.
Waymark Code: WMR6PM
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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In Greek mythology Sagittarius is represented as a centaur and archer. In some legends, the Centaur Chiron was the son of Philyra and Saturn, who was said to have changed himself into a horse to escape his jealous wife, Rhea.

Other versions of the myth may be found here:

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Time Period: Ancient

Approximate Date of Epic Period: 500 b.c.

Epic Type: Mythical

Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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