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Zodiac Myths: Exciting Legends about Your Star Sign!
Have you ever wondered why a crab is associated with the sun sign Cancer? Or why a goat is synonymous with Capricorn? There are exciting legends of star sign. Get ready to decipher the real meaning of these signs and enjoy the revelations
You'll be surprised to know certain interesting things associated with your zodiac sign. Read here to find out more about what your sign reveals about you.
Zodiac Myths and Legends You need to Know
1. Aries and The Golden Ram
As the story goes a golden ram was gifted to Nephele, the King of Cronos’ first wife by Zeus. The ram acted as a protector to her two children. Of the two, the boy Phrixus survived while his sister Helle fell to her death from the ram’s back when it was flying them to safety. In revenge, Phrixus sacrificed the ram and hung its fleece in Colchis. Zeus later placed the ram’s likeness up in the heavens from whence the constellation of Aries arose.
2. Taurus - Legendary Love Story
This Zodiac myth is one of unrequited love where Zeus fell in love with Europa while she was playing by the seashore. Not wanting to approach her directly, he transformed himself into a beautiful white bull. Europa who was fascinated by the bull was eventually swept away on its back into the sea. Zeus took Europa as his lover and placed the bull in the heavens as a sign of love, strength, and beauty.
3. Gemini and its Inseparable Twins
This zodiac sign is linked to the actual story of the inseparable warrior brothers Castor and Pollux. Despite one brother being divine and the other mortal, they loved each other dearly. So when Castor died in battle Pollux implored his father Zeus to let him die as well. Touched by this deep love Zeus reunited the twins and set their divine souls among the stars, believed to be the constellation of Gemini.
4. Cancer - The Slaying of The Giant Crab
The constellation of Cancer was born from Zeus’ queen Hera’s hatred for Hercules. Envious of his escapades and numerous infidelities, Hera sent a giant crab to kill him. Hercules, however, slayed the crab easily and Hera in turn placed the crab’s image among the stars in honour of its service.
5. Leo - The Herculean Task
As punishment for crimes committed as a young man, Hercules was given the task of completing twelve near-impossible feats. The first of his twelve labours was the killing of Nemean Lion. A task he accomplished with his bare hands. The spirit of the Lion was then placed in the sky, where it has become symbolic of this zodiac sign.
6. Virgo - The Mark of a Goddess
The constellation of Virgo stems from the destruction brought about from the legendary Pandora’s box. When demons were unleashed from the box to torture humanity, all remaining mortals departed for the heavens. Astraea, the goddess of virtue and daughter of Zeus, who was the last to leave is believed to still watch from the night sky hoping to return to earth
7. Libra - The God and Goddess of Justice
The scales of justice associated with the constellation of Libra is considered to be symbolic of the Greek pantheon goddess Dike. Known for her fair judgment, she was often depicted with the scales. Egyptian myth tells another story of the underworld god Anubis, who would weigh the souls of the dead and accordingly send them to the heavens or the underworld.
8. Scorpio - The Legend of The Giant Scorpion
The Scorpio zodiac owes its legend to the fall of Orion by a giant scorpion. Having incurred the wrath of the goddess Artemis for his impudence, Orion met his death from the mighty sting of a giant scorpion sent by her. Artemis revered the scorpion for doing her bidding and gave it a place in the heavens.
9. Sagittarius - Story of The Archer
The archer in this zSagittarius - Story of the archerodiac sign is the heroic figure of Chiron. A kind and gentle centaur, with the upper torso of a man and a lower body of a horse, was accidentally shot at with a poisonous arrow by Hercules. Being immortal, he couldn't die but his agony was unbearable. Prometheus the Titan took pity on him and rid him of his suffering by making him mortal. Zeus then afforded him a resting place in the heavens where he represents the Sagittarius constellation.
10. Capricorn - A Babylonian Legend
This is one zodiac, which predates Greek mythology. Capricorn's sea goat with the body of a goat and tail of a fish is believed to be the image of the Babylonian deity Ea. This Zodiac legend is right out of a Sci-fi movie, don't you think?
11. Aquarius - The Water Bearer
The story behind this group of stars is that of Ganymede, a young prince admired for his looks by the gods and mortals. He was brought up to Olympus by Zeus to be his official cupbearer. Forever honored by Zeus, he was given an eternal place in the heavens as the constellation of Aquarius.
12. Pieces - An Aphrodite Story
The last of the zodiac, Pieces is believed to be the image of Aphrodite and her son Eros. When under attack from the evil creature Typhon, Aphrodite, and her son took the form of fish to disguise themselves. In kindness and gratitude to the twin fish who lent them their form, she placed their image in the night sky.
Now that you know how your zodiac mythology came to be, you can hopefully recall to mind these Greek legends the next time around. Also, these little tales will instill in you a sense of pride when you think about the heroic deeds and that little magic each story has. Read more
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Consuming Acyclovir in Pregnancy - Safe or Unsafe?
Viral infections can attack anyone and acyclovir is one of the most popular and widely used medicines for the treatment of viral infections caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus) or varicella-zoster virus. But can this medicine be consumed if you suffer from any of these viral infections during pregnancy? Does it have any side effects? Find out about the usage of this medicine in pregnancy.
What Is Acyclovir?
Acyclovir is an antiviral medicine, which is available in the form of tablets, topical ointments, and intravenous injections, for the prevention or treatment of chicken-pox, shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores. People with weakened immunity may also be given this medicine to improve their immunity. Although it may not aid the complete removal of the virus, it may help reduce the impact of the viral attack.
How Does it Work to Treat Herpes and Chickenpox?
Acyclovir can help in decreasing the severity of herpes and chickenpox virus. It may even help in reducing the length and severity of the outbreaks. Using this medicine may heal sores faster and even lessen the pain. However, this medicine is more effective if you begin using when the first outbreak happens.
Is it Safe to Take Acyclovir while Pregnant?
Acyclovir is considered a safe medicine and can be used during pregnancy, too. However, it should only be used after being prescribed by your registered medical practitioner. This category B drug has no proven side-effects but if acyclovir is taken during the first trimester of pregnancy, it may cause complications in the pregnancy or may lead to congenital disabilities in your baby. Therefore, in most cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine in later stages of pregnancy, only.
Recommended Dosage of Acyclovir for Pregnant Women
The dosage of acyclovir during pregnancy mainly depends on the severity of your condition. You may be prescribed 200 mg 4 to 5 times a day or 400 mg three times a day, depending on your condition. You may have to take medicine for a week to 10 days or longer in some cases. The regular usage of the medicine may not only ensure the reduction in the outbreaks, but it may also prevent the infection to get passed on to your baby.
Side Effects of Taking Acyclovir
Acyclovir is a safe drug; however, it may sometimes cause some mild to severe side-effects in people. We shall be discussing both the side-effects separately in the following section.
1. Mild Side Effects
Hair loss
Fever
A headache
Nausea
Stomach trouble
Changes in vision
2. Severe Side Effects
Bloody diarrhoea
Loss of sensation or tingling sensation in your legs or arms
Abdominal cramps or pain
Problem in sleeping
Change in skin colour (skin may turn yellowish)
Redness, blistering, or peeling of the skin
Chest pain
Dark urine or difficulty in urinating
Hallucinations, tremors, or confusion
Seizures
Sensitivity to sunlight
Allergic reaction on the skin, which may include itching, swelling on the face, lips, tongue etc.
If any of these side effects are observed after taking medicine, you must report the same to your doctor.
Precautions to Take While Taking Acyclovir During Pregnancy
Exercising some of the following precautions may be helpful in reducing the side effects of the medicine:
Refrain from taking more than the recommended dosage. If it occurs due to negligence, seek medical help at once.
You should drink more amounts of water while taking this medicine as it may help in reducing your chances of experiencing any side effects.
If any allergies are reported after taking medicine, you must stop at once.
If you have any kind of kidney, liver or nerve abnormality, it must be brought to your doctor’s notice.
FAQs
Here are some questions that have been answered for you:
1. Can Acyclovir Cause Birth Defects during Pregnancy?
Your baby’s internal organs get formed in the first trimester of pregnancy, and if any kind of medicine with potential side effects is consumed during this time, it may cause birth defects in babies. However, there is no scientific evidence available that states any probable birth defects in babies after mothers have been prescribed acyclovir in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
2. Can Consumption of Acyclovir During Pregnancy Cause Behaviour and Learning Issues in a Child?
Brain development of a baby happens in the later stages of the pregnancy, too. Hence, mothers are worried if the consumption of this medicine would cause a problem in their babies or not. However, there is no substantial medical study available supporting that consumption of acyclovir during pregnancy can cause behaviour and learning problems in a child.
3. Does Acyclovir Cause Miscarriage, Preterm Birth, Stillbirth, or Low Birthweight in a Baby?
There are no scientific proofs available stating that taking acyclovir during pregnancy causes miscarriage, preterm birth, stillbirth or low birth weight in babies.
Every pregnant woman wishes to have a healthy pregnancy, however, if any medical emergency strikes, you should trust your doctor and take the prescribed medicines to feel better.
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Cucumber Raita
Speaking of nutrition, cucumber is packed with vitamin C and A. Vitamin C helps to protect against immune system deficiencies, prenatal health issues, etc., while vitamin A is key for good vision and maintaining a healthy immune system. Cucumber raita can be had as such in its own right, and if blended well, can be served as buttermilk too. It is a good source of vitamins for those who are planning for a baby.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
10-15 Minutes
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Ingredients
100 gm cucumber, finely chopped
3 green chillies, chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp cumin powder
10 mint leaves
200 gm curd
Coriander, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
In a bowl, add finely chopped cucumber, onion and coriander. Keep it aside.
Step 2
In another bowl, take curd and whisk it properly. Now, add salt, cumin powder, chopped green chillies, grated carrot and mint leaves to the curd. Mix it well.
Step 3
In a serving bowl, mix cucumber - onion and the spiced curd. Stir it well.
Step 4
Garnish it with mint leaves before serving.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 276.4 g
Calories
134
Calories from Fat
37
Total Fat
4.1 g 6%
Saturated Fat
1.6 g 8%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Cholesterol
7 mg 2%
Sodium
166 mg 7%
Potassium
518 mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates
14.5 g 5%
Dietary Fiber
0.9 g 4%
Sugars
11.2 g
Protein
8.2 g
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
9%
Calcium
25%
Iron
3%
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Tamarind dates chutney
This khatti - meethi chutney is made from seedless tamarind, dates and jaggery. It has a sweet and tangy taste. It is one of the must have three chutneys for chaat recipes like bhel. It is a must-have dip or a stir-in-mix in many Indian snacks or street-food recipes like kachori, dahi-vada, aloo tikki chat, chole chat, samosas, pakora, and so on. You can make a big batch of this chutney as it stays for more than a month in the refrigerator and if you freeze it, then, it is good for 3-4 months.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
6 People
15 Minutes
20 Minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cup seedless Tamarind (Imli)
1/2 cup seedless Dates
1/2 cup Jaggery (Gud)
1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala
3 cups hot Water
Salt
For Tempering (optional)
1 Green Chili, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
1/4 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
1½ teaspoons Cooking Oil
Method
Step 1
Chop dates and jaggery into small pieces. You can also grate jaggery.
Step 2
Soak chopped dates, jaggery and tamarind separately in hot water for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Boil them together over low flame for approx. 8-10 minutes or until dates become soft and tender.
Step 4
Turn off flame and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer tamarind, dates, jaggery and water to a blender and puree them.
Step 6
Place strainer over a bowl and pour the puree in to it.
Step 7
Strain the puree using a spoon through it. Squeeze the residue for leftover pulp.
Step 8
Discard any residue and transfer the strained puree to a pan.
Step 9
Add salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.
Step 10
Transfer to a bowl and serve with or without tempering. Tempering is optional and following are the steps for tempering.
Step 11
Heat oil in a small pan.
Step 12
Add cumin seeds; when seeds begin to crackle, add chopped green chili, ginger-garlic paste and sesame seeds.
Step 13
Sauté for 30-40 seconds. Turn off the flame and immediately pour the tempering over prepared chutney, mix well.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 tbsp
Calories
27
Sodium
118 mg
Total Fat
0 g
Potassium
0 mg
Saturated
0 g
Total Carbs
6 g
Polyunsaturated
0 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Monounsaturated
0 g
Sugars
5 g
Trans
0 g
Protein
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Vitamin A
0%
Calcium
1%
Vitamin C
3%
Iron
2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Tips:
Do not temper if you want to store this chutney.
Reduce the amount of water to 1 cup to make a thick dip or you can add more water to prepare a diluted dip. Add water to only the needed portion, and not to the whole batch otherwise, it decreases the shelf life of chutney.
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