Getty A longtime studier of mythology, Thomas says that there's some "fascinating information" about Draco as a constellation, which has been "envisioned as a dragon, serpent or snake." ...

Of course, a few others straddle the mythology-animal line, such as Pegasus—you know, the winged horse—and Draco the dragon. There are also three constellations tied directly to the mythical ...

Draco stretches across the heavens By Mike Lynch / Special to The Herald Friday, August 11, 2006 9:00pm Life Go-See-Do ...

Also near Draco’s head is the foot of the constellation Hercules. One story says that Hercules, during one of his 12 labors, had to kill the dragon in order to steal the golden apples of Hesperides.

To see this shower, first locate the Draco constellation, from where the Draconids appear to originate (hence their name). From North America, look high to the northwest after sunset.