Myths about Saturn and its Moons
Saturn is one of the five planets known since ancient times, and no one knows who first observed it. The planet was named after the Roman god, Saturn, the god of agriculture and the harvest. He is frequently shown holding a sickle in his left hand and wheat in his right hand. In Roman mythology, his mother was Terra (Gaea) and his father was Caelus (Uranus). There are also interesting myths about Saturn's Moons, including Pan, the Greek god protector of shepherds, sheep, and goats.
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Greek: Cronus
In Greek mythology, Cronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea. He lead his brothers and sisters, ...Read more
Hindu: Sani
In Hindu mythology, Sani was identified with the planet Saturn. Sani's parents were the Sun ...Read more
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 moreExplore Myths about other nearby planets
Roman: Callisto
Callisto was a river goddess, descended from the river god Inachus. Callisto was the favorite ...Read more
Roman: Leda
For the ancient Greeks, the constellation Cygnus, which means "swan", was related to the myth ...Read more
Roman: Jupiter
In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of heaven and Earth and of all the Olympian gods. ...Read more
Greek: Uranus
Uranus, which was discovered by William Herschel in 1781, was unknown in ancient times. Astronomers ...Read moreHistorical Events
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