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Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus () is a large constellation straddling the celestial equator. Its name comes from the Ancient Greek (), meaning "serpent-bearer", and it is commonly represented as a man grasping a snake. The serpent is represented by the constellation Serpens. Ophiuchus was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations. An old alternative name for the constellation was Serpentarius.
Chiron
In Greek mythology, Chiron, also Cheiron or Kheiron, (; or , , , or ) was held to be the superlative centaur amongst his brethren since he was called the "wisest and justest of all the centaurs".
Hippolytus
son of Theseus in Greek mythology
Amphiaraus
thumb|right|250px|Amphiaraus on his chariot. Amphiaraus or Amphiaraos (; ) was in Greek mythology the son of Oicles, a seer, and one of the leaders of the Seven against Thebes. Amphiaraus at first refused to go with Adrastus on this expedition against Thebes as he foresaw the death of everyone who joined the expedition. His wife, Eriphyle, eventually compelled him to go.
Coronis
goddess from Greek mythology: princess, daughter of Phlegyas, lover of Ischys and Apollo, mother of Asclepius; killed by Apollon and Artemis
Epione
thumb|upright=1.2|Asclepius and Epione with one of their sons on a 4th-century BC marble votive relief, Archaeological Museum of Patras, [[Greece.]]
Arsinoe
name of multiple mythological figures
Alexanor
In Greek mythology, Alexanor (Ancient Greek: Ἀλεξάνωρ) a son of Machaon, and grandson of the Greek god Asclepius.