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Nepa (the Scorpion constellation)

the Scorpion

also: Nepa, Nepam, Scorpio, the Scorpion

The constellation of the Scorpion, counted among the gods by the Stoics under its animal name. Cotta lists it with the Goat, Bull, and Lion to mock the Stoic deification of the stars.

Mentioned in 2 works (11 total)

Aratea (Translation of Aratus' Phaenomena) philosophy · 7 mentions
On the Nature of the Gods philosophy · 4 mentions

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