The word scorpion is thought to have originated in Middle English between 1175 and 1225 AD from Old French scorpion, or from Italian scorpione, both derived from the Latin word scorpius, which is the romanisation of the Greek word σκορπίος – skorpios. skorpíos
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1 One of earliest occurrences of the scorpion in culture is its inclusion, as Scorpio, in the twelve signs of the series of constellations known as the Zodiac by Babylonian astronomers during the Chaldean period.
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More Astrology Traits and Personality of Scorpio. Reputed to be the most powerful sign of the zodiac, Scorpios lead fate filled lives and have intense and dramatic personal relationships. Even as children Scorpios are often found to be wise beyond their years. Many astrologers call this the sign of the oldest souls.
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The Scorpius constellation has intrigued people for centuries, not only for its distinctive shape, but also because it is one of the brightest constellations in the sky. The name is Latin for scorpion, or literally translated as the creature with the burning sting.
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The constellation Scorpius is easy to find. It looks like its namesake. Scorpius the Scorpion – the southernmost constellation of the Zodiac – is a major showpiece of the starry sky. This J-shaped assemblage of stars actually looks like its namesake. The red star Antares is fortuitously placed in the sky just where the Scorpion’s Heart should be.
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Scorpion stings are painful but are usually harmless. For stings from species found in the United States, no treatment is normally needed for healthy adults although medical care should be sought for children and for the elderly. Stings from species found elsewhere may require medical attention.
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Stinger of an Arizona bark scorpion. Ventral view of an unidentified scorpion species where the pectines can easily be observed with a comb like structure in an inverted V shape. The body of a scorpion is divided into two parts (tagmata): the head (cephalothorax) and the abdomen (opisthosoma).
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Zeus put Orion and Scorpius in the sky, but they are visible at different times of the year. Astrology is not a science, and calls the sign of the scorpion Scorpio. It is one of the 13 constellations of the Zodiac. It is the eighth sign in the Zodiac and represents those born between Oct. 24 and Nov. 22. The traits of those born under the sign include determination and loyalty.
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Prominent stars include Antares the Scorpion’s Heart, and Shaula and Lesath in the Scorpion’s Tail (The Stinger). The star cluster M4 can be seen right next to Antares. You can see M6 and M7 near the Scorpion’s Tail. In the lore of the sky, Scorpius is arch-enemy to Orion the Hunter.
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The constellation encompasses U Scorpii, one of only 10 known recurring novas, which is the rapid increase in the brightness of a star. While it normally has a magnitude of 18, it reaches a magnitude of about 8 during outbursts, which have been observed in 1863, 1906, 1936, 1979, 1987, 1999, and 2010.
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where is scorpio
Scorpio is in the United States.