Latin for ‘little horse, Equuleus is usually associated with the myth of Celeris, brother of the legendary winged horse, Pegasus.
According to Greek mythology, Celeris was a quick and beautiful horse given by the god Hermes to the hero Castor. Like Pegasus, Celeris was born from the blood of Medusa, but he was smaller and not as powerful as his sibling – hence the name ‘little horse’.
To thank Celeris for his enduring speed and loyalty, the gods placed Equuleus in the sky close to Pegasus so they would never be far from each other. Equuleus represents swiftness, loyalty.
The best time to spot Equuleus is during late summer and early autumn when it’s higher in the sky.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Equuleus is closely associated with modest heroism, he would make the perfect gift for a someone who is small but mighty.
Latin for ‘little horse, Equuleus is usually associated with the myth of Celeris, brother of the legendary winged horse, Pegasus.
According to Greek mythology, Celeris was a quick and beautiful horse given by the god Hermes to the hero Castor. Like Pegasus, Celeris was born from the blood of Medusa, but he was smaller and not as powerful as his sibling – hence the name ‘little horse’.
To thank Celeris for his enduring speed and loyalty, the gods placed Equuleus in the sky close to Pegasus so they would never be far from each other. Equuleus represents swiftness, loyalty.
The best time to spot Equuleus is during late summer and early autumn when it’s higher in the sky.
This A5 watercolour comes with its own carefully researched History Note detailing the story behind the constellation. As Equuleus is closely associated with modest heroism, he would make the perfect gift for a someone who is small but mighty.
