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The planet Jupiter has the same name as the Roman king of the gods, which is based on the Greek's god Zeus.

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What was the planet of Jupiter named for?

King of the gods


After who Jupiter named?

The planet Jupiter is named after Jupiter, the King of the Gods in the Roman Pantheon.


Which planet is known as ruler of Roman gods?

The planet Jupiter is named after the king of the Roman gods.


What planet is king of the roman gods?

The greek king of gods is named Zeus, but in Roman his name is Jupiter.


What is Jupiter named after?

The planet Jupiter was named after the Roman God of Thunder and lightening..


Who or want was Jupiter named after?

The planet Jupiter was named after the king of the gods in the Roman pantheon, Jupiter.


Which planet named after the highest god?

Jupiter. Jupiter was the King of the Gods in Roman mythology.


Jupiter the planet what is the real name?

The real name of the planet Jupiter is Jupiter. It is named after the king of the Roman gods.


What planet is named after Zeus the king of gods?

Jupiter, which was the Roman name. Zeus is the Greek name.


Why was Jupiter named after the god Jupiter?

Because jupiters the biggest planet therefore the king of gods in greek (Zeus) or the king of gods in roman (Jove) shows there power.


Which planet is called ruler of the Roman gods?

The fifth planet from the sun, Jupiter. Jupiter was the King of all the Roman gods and Lord of the Sky. His Greek counterpart is Zeus.


Why were Jupiter named for?

The Romans knew of seven bright objects in the sky, the sun, the moon and the five brightest planets. They named them after their most important gods. Jupiter, the largest planet, was named after the king of the Roman gods