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The constellation of Cancer the Crab was created by the Greek goddess, Hera, who raised up the crab that had tormented Hercules when he was attempting to kill the Hydra. Among the Andamanese Islanders in the Bay of Bengal, Lizard decided to hold a dancing party. He became so wild and strong that everyone grew frightened. Whenever anyone tried to catch him, Lizard threw them into the sea, turning them into all kinds of fish and turtles.