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How did the planets get their names?

May 25, 2024 (1 year ago)

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Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn - these celestial bodies have all sported unique titles for millennia. But where did these names come from? Did different cultures have their own terms, or is there a unifying origin story behind them all? Unveiling the history behind planetary names offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and the connection our ancestors felt with the cosmos.