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Cronus, Kronos or Cronos a male agricultural deity

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Why is cronus the greek god of Saturn?

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.


What is the meaning of Saturn in greek mythology?

Saturn was the king of the Titans and father of the gods, but that is his Roman name. The Greeks called him Kronos.


What does the Saturn planet mean?

Saturn is named after the Greek god of agriculture.


Is there another name for the planet Saturn?

No, Saturn was named after the Greek God Saturnus


Is Saturn a greek or Roman god?

Saturn is a Roman god not greek


What was the Greek name for Saturn?

The Greek name for Saturn was "Kronos." In Greek mythology, Kronos was the Titan god of time and the ages, and he was also associated with harvests and agriculture. The planet Saturn was named after Kronos due to its slow movement across the sky compared to the other planets known to the ancient Greeks.


Where the name of planet Saturn derived?

from a greek or roman god


Who is the Greek God named Saturn?

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


Is Saturn the god of agriculture?

Yes Saturn is the Roman God of agriculture, and harvest, he was father to the gods. He's Greek name was Cronus or Kronos.


Where does saturns name come from?

The name "Saturn" comes from the ancient Roman god of agriculture and harvest, Saturn. In Greek mythology, Saturn is equivalent to the god Cronus. The planet Saturn is named after this Roman god because of its slow movement across the sky, which is reflected in the god Cronus being associated with time and the harvest.


Why is Saturn's original name is roman god of agriculture?

Its what the Greek want(before).


Where did Saturns name come from?

The planet Saturn is named after the Roman god Saturnus, who was equated to the Greek god Kronos (the father of Zeus), the Babylonian Ninurta and to the Hindu Shani. Saturn's symbol represents the god's sickle.