Talk:Karkinos/@comment-26655494-20160221230154/@comment-26655494-20160221230529

In Greek mythology, Karkinos came to the Hydra's aid sent by Hera. It was defeated and kicked into the stars by Hercules with him only using his bare hands. It is also said that Hercules crushed a giant crab under his foot.

Afterwards, Karkinos was honored as the constellation Cancer.

My sources estimate its said height to be 10 feet (3.05 meters)

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