Question

Poisonous-blooded women called vishkanya are born when the sun is in the nakshatra of Chitra, which corresponds to this constellation’s star Spica. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this largest constellation in the Zodiac, which Hindu astrologists called Kanya. Greeks and Romans also identified this constellation as a young woman.
ANSWER: Virgo [accept Parthenos]
[10h] This Greek deity left humanity during the Iron Age, becoming the constellation Virgo. Virgo's proximity to Libra reflects this goddess's association with Dike.
ANSWER: Astraea [or Astrea; or Astraia; or Astrea; or Austraa; prompt on Justitia or Iustitia by asking "What is this deity's Greek name?"]
[10m] Virgo is depicted in Plate 21 of a popular set of plagiarized star chart cards titled the Mirror of this”heavenly” muse, who is often crowned with star since she is the muse of astronomy.
ANSWER: Urania [or Ourania; or Rania; accept Urania's Mirror; or, a view of the Heavens]
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