Maybe I should have waited until Earth Day (April 22) to post this blog,but oh well here it is a couple of days early.
Am I the only one who has ever wondered why Earth is the only planet not named for a Roman god or goddess? Even most of the moons and some asteroids are named for Roman creatures,and gods and goddesses.
Mercury-Roman Winged Messenger,winged god of travel because he moves so fast.
Venus-Roman Goddess of Love
Earth-see below
Mars-Roman God of War
Jupiter-Chief Roman God
Saturn-Former Roman God of Agriculture,retired. Replaced by his daughter,Ceres.
Uranus-Former Roman God of the Sky,retired. Replaced by grandson Jupiter.
Neptune-Roman Lord of the Sea.
Pluto-Roman Lord of the Underworld.
Our planet,the only one in our solar system known to support life,is simply named for the ground!
Today's bonus a mnemonic for the 8 planets: My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos.
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