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Cronus is not the greek god of Saturn, Saturn is his Roman name. As for why the Romans named him Saturn, I don't know.

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Who is the Greek God named Saturn?

The Greek god Cronus was named Saturn(us) in Rome.


What is Saturn's god?

Comes from the Greek god, Cronus (Zues' father) . For roman's Saturn is the god of agriculture.


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What is the meaning of Saturn in greek mythology?

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Which Greek god or goddess was Saturn?

Saturn is actually the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Cronus. In Greek mythology, Cronus was the god of time and father of Zeus and the other Olympian gods. He is often depicted as an older man with a scythe, symbolizing the passage of time.


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Who is Saturn in Greek mythology?

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Is Cronos a Greek or Rome god?

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Is Saturn the god of agriculture?

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