The leader of the Gods; ruler of the heavens. Jupiter is the Roman name for the Greek God Zeus.
Jupiter
The group of people who named Jupiter is called the Ancient Romans
The ancient Greeks worshiped Zeus, and the ancient Romans worshiped his equivalent, Jupiter.
The ancient Romans built the Temple of Jupiter on Capitoline Hill. Almost at the center of the city.
No one can say for sure why the planet Jupiter was given that name. The ancient Romans, or their ancestors, gave it that name. It was named after the Roman god, Jupiter, who was identified by the Romans with the Greek god Zeus.
There is no Saint Jupiter. Jupiter is a pagan god of the Romans.
Optimus Maximus means the "biggest and greatest" in Latin. Used by ancient Romans; refered to "Jupiter Optimus Maximus"
Jupiter is called Jupiter because he is the God of all Romans and sunlight
Jupiter or aka Jove
Optimus Maximus means the "biggest and greatest" in Latin. Used by ancient Romans; refered to "Jupiter Optimus Maximus"
Jupiter is named for the ancient Roman god Jupiter, or Jove, king of the gods.
The Romans had a pantheon of gods which they worshipped. In particular, Jupiter was the chief god, and the god of sky and thunder.