The Ten Books on Architecture, 9.5.2

Vitruvius  translated by Morris Hicky Morgan

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2Beneath the Snake’s belly, at the tail, lies the Centaur. Near the Bowl and the Lion is the ship named Argo. Her bow is invisible, but her mast and the parts about the helm are in plain sight, the stern of the vessel joining the Dog at the tip of his tail. The Little Dog follows the Twins, and is opposite the Snake’s head. The Greater Dog follows the Lesser. Orion lies aslant, under the Bull’s hoof; in his left hand grasping his club, and raising the other toward the Twins.

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