Cultural Influences
Both the constellation Cancer and the astrological sign Cancer are named after the crab, and depicted as a crab. William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse drew the Crab Nebula in 1848 and noticed its similarity to the animal; the Crab pulsar lies at the centre of the nebula.
The Moche people of ancient Peru worshipped nature, especially the sea, and often depicted crabs in their art. In Greek mythology, Karkinos was a crab that came to the aid of the Lernaean Hydra as it battled Heracles.
Crabs are also prevalent in pop culture including films and TV programs. Sebastian in The Little Mermaid is a popular character who sings the famous song "Under the Sea". Others are not quite so likeable. Mr. Krabs, the crab in SpongeBob SquarePants, is money-obsessed and not very likeable. Gigantic monster crabs are featured in some Hollywood movies such as Attack of the Crab Monsters, a "camp" horror movie of the 1950s. Crabs are the subject of annual festivals in many coastal states, particularly because they are the featured food there. Images of crabs are also popular in jewellery and t-shirts.
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