Who discovered the zodiac constellations?

The list of 13 constellations they pass through are known as the stars of the Zodiac. The Zodiac constellations' names: Capricorn; Aquarius; Pisces; Aries; Taurus; Gemini; Cancer; Leo; Virgo; Libra; Scorpio; Ophiuchus; Sagittarius; Astrologers use 12 of these constellations as signs of the Zodiac, omitting Ophiuchus, to make predictions. read more

In Western astrology, and formerly astronomy, the zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each occupying 30° of celestial longitude and roughly corresponding to the constellations Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. read more

These constellations are widely thought to be the precursors of the modern Signs of the Zodiac. (1) However, Babylonian art is resplendent with images of Lions, Scorpions, Rams, and Bulls, dating back much further suggestive of a much earlier recognition of the zodiac symbols. read more