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Great Sickle of the Leo Constellation In the vast expanse of the night sky, there are countless constellations that have sparked the imagination of humanity for thousands of years. Among them, the Leo Constellation is one of the most recognizable and well-known. At the heart of this constellation lies the bright star Regulus, which is also known as the Lion's Heart. However, it is the constellation's distinctive shape that truly captures the imagination – the head and mane of a majestic lion, with a curved tail that terminates in the symbol of celestial royalty, a star. But there is another element to this constellation that is often overlooked – the Great Sickle. This is a group of stars that curves away from Regulus, forming a giant hook shape that is over twenty degrees long. Known in ancient times as the "Sickle," this group of stars originally represented the mane of the lion, but over time, the name was applied specifically to the hook shape formed by the stars. Despite its humble origins as a mere part of a larger constellation, the Great Sickle has an impressive history. It was used by ancient astronomers as a means of determining when the Nile Flood would occur in Egypt. According to 〔研习更多 星座运势知识常识请关注 :星运网,wwW.iXinGyUN.Cc〗）legend, the Nile would overflow its banks when the Lion roared, and the Sickle was said to be the "roaring mouth" of the lion. The position of the Sickle in the sky was thus closely observed by Egyptian astronomers, and its appearance was used as a sign that the flood was imminent. Today, the Great Sickle remains an important part of the Leo Constellation. Its distinctive hook shape is instantly recognizable and has been used as an emblem of royalty in many cultures. But more than that, it is a reminder of the rich history and mythology that lies behind the stars in the night sky. And for those who observe the Sickle from Earth, it is a reminder of our place in the universe, and of the sheer scale and beauty of the cosmos that surrounds us.