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sy (@solarsystem) • Hey
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- The name "Sun" comes from the Old English word "sunne" and the Germanic word "sunna," which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "sunnon." The word "sunnon" is believed to have derived from the Proto-Indo-European root word "*sóh₂wl̥," which means "sun" or "to shine."
The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system, and its name has been used across various cultures and languages. Different ancient civilizations had their own names and deities associated with the Sun. For example, in ancient Roman mythology, the Sun was personified as the god Sol. In ancient Greek mythology, the Sun was associated with the god Helios.
The name "Sun" has become widely accepted in English and many other languages as the common name for the star that illuminates and provides energy to our planet. It represents the immense source of light and heat at the center of our solar system.
- Pluto: Named after the Roman god Pluto, who was the god of the underworld in Roman mythology. Pluto was considered the ninth planet in our solar system until 2006 when it was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union.
- Neptune: Named after the Roman god Neptune, who was the god of the sea in Roman mythology. Neptune is a distant and predominantly blue planet.
- Uranus: Named after the Greek god Uranus, who was the personification of the sky in Greek mythology. Uranus was the first planet discovered in modern times.
- Saturn: Named after the Roman god Saturn, who was the god of agriculture and time in Roman mythology. Saturn is known for its prominent rings.
- Jupiter: Named after the Roman god Jupiter (or Jove), who was the king of the gods in Roman mythology. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- Mars: Named after the Roman god Mars, who was the god of war in Roman mythology. The reddish color of the planet resembles the color associated with blood and warfare.
- Earth: The name "Earth" is derived from the Old English word "eorþe," which is related to the Germanic word "ertho." It refers to the ground or soil.
- Venus: Named after the Roman goddess Venus, who was the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology.
- Mercury: Named after the Roman god Mercury, who was the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology.
- Take **your** followers with **you.**
- My new socials page:
https://vitalik.ca/files/misc_files/socials.txt
I'm eagerly trying out Mastodon, Farcaster, Lens and others, and I'll bow to Lord Elon and pay his $8/month too... but only when it's available on a non-iOS platform.
Let the best socials win! *
* there will be multiple winners
- Hullo! Vitalik here.
Proof it's me:
https://vitalik.ca/files/misc_files/socials.txt