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Leo symbolizes a highly aggressive mythical lion that Hercules casually strangled as his first labor

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Leos pride themselves on being regal and fierce, completely ignoring the fact that their mascot is famous for getting utterly destroyed. The Nemean Lion had impenetrable skin, so Hercules just put it in a chokehold until it died, then wore its skin like a trendy cape. A truly majestic origin story for the ego-driven fire sign.

Leo symbolizes a highly aggressive mythical lion that Hercules casually strangled as his first labor
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