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Centuries before the book of Revelation was written, the Greeks spoke of Heracles, and the Romans
of Hercules, slaying the multi-headed Hydra. This was considered the second of the twelve labors of
Heracles/Hercules. These myths had a direct correspondence with the constellations in the heavens.
In a very real sense, Greek and Roman mythology was astral mythology. Their stories were recorded
in the constellations. The myths were corruptions of the original message that Yahweh set in the
heavens.

Even as the serpent, the dragon, and even the seven headed dragon, have their figures in the heavens,
so too does the woman who gives birth to the man-child of Revelation 12. Some have identified her
as Virgo, others as Andromeda who is chained at the edge of the sea to be sacrificed to Cetus, a great
sea monster. In a subtle link to the Revelation account, Andromeda’s savior, Perseus is wearing
winged sandals that give him the ability to fly, a gift from Hermes. Thus wings play a part in
delivering the woman from the monster.

Andromeda Delivered from the Monster

Once again we see that the divine figure in the heavens has been corrupted into a vain myth. Yet,
there is ample evidence provided that Yahweh has set this sign in the heavens and that the sun, moon,
and stars are the instruments He has chosen to tell His story. We see a tremendous correspondence
between this passage from the last book of the Bible and the statement observed in the first chapter
of Genesis.

Genesis 1:14
“Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens..., and let them be for signs...”

Revelation 12:1
And a great sign appeared in heaven...

The apostle Paul aptly described the corruption that occurred to the divine testimony when he wrote
to the Christians in Rome.