Ever wonder how a planet received their name? This brief historical overview of how the planets were named will enlighten you.
Venus: Venus was named for Rome’s love goddess. Venus was thought to be the most beautiful planet of all and was named Venus for that reason.
Mercury: Mercury was given its name because it seemingly moved so fast. Mercury was the God of travel for Romans.
Earth: Earth is the only planet not named for a God of Rome or Greece. Earth originates from the Anglo Saxon word erde and evolved into Earth from that word.The whole story can be found at http://infinitynow.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/r-i-p-steve-jobs-the-astrology-of-apple-ceo-by-tara-greene/
Mars: Mars received its name due to its red color. Mars means God of War to the Romans, which is why they named the planet Mars.
Jupiter: Romans named Jupiter after one of their most revered Gods. Jupiter’s large size inspired the name.
Saturn: Saturn was named by the Greeks for their God of farming who was the father of Zeus.
Uranus: This planet received its name from the Grecian God of the sky.
Neptune: Due to Neptune’s blue color, Rome named Neptune after the God of the Sea.
Pluto: Pluto was given its name because of its farthest location. Rome named Pluto after the God of the underworld who has the ability to become invisible.
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