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Here lies the mythology of Virgo and where she is thought to come from. The constellation of Virgo, nickname the Virgin Maiden comes from it’s Greek mythology. It is named for the Greek Goddess Demeter, which is the Earth Goddess, it is associated with the arrival of Spring. Virgo plays a major role in Demeter’s life role. Hades the god of the underworld, promised himself that he would marry Demeter’s daughter Persephone. He rode up to Persephone in a black chariot carried by 4 black horses wearing golden harnesses and reins, then Persephone got abducted by Hades. Her mother (Demeter) was very worried that she never returned. Demeter then went on a search