Myths about Neptune and its Moons
Neptune, which was discovered in 1846, was unknown in ancient times. Astronomers decided to continue the practice of naming planets after deities in Greek and Roman mythology, so named this new planet after the Roman god Neptune (Greek Poseidon). Neptune was the god of the waters and was a son of Chronos and a brother of Jupiter (Zeus) and of Pluto (Hades).
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Roman: Neptune
Neptune was the name that ancient Romans gave to the Greek god of the sea and earthquakes, ...Read more
Greek: Galatea
Many features of the Earth are named after mythological figures. An example is the story of ...Read moreExplore Myths about other nearby planets
Roman: Atlas
Ancient Romans Atlas was the leader of the giant Titans who fought a war against the gods. ...Read more
Greek: Pan
Pan is the Greek god protector of shepherds, sheep, and goats. According to an account of his ...Read more
Hindu: Sani
In Hindu mythology, Sani was identified with the planet Saturn. Sani's parents were the Sun ...Read more
Greek: Cronus
In Greek mythology, Cronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea. He lead his brothers and sisters, ...Read more
Greek: Uranus
Uranus, which was discovered by William Herschel in 1781, was unknown in ancient times. Astronomers ...Read more
Roman: Pluto
Following the defeat of the Titans by the Jovian gods, Pluto obtained the kingdom of the underworld. ...Read moreHistorical Events
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