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Things You Thought You Knew - The Ancient Planets
StarTalk Radio
The Celestial Seven: Planets and Mythology
This chapter examines how ancient cultures identified seven celestial bodies as planets, including the Sun and Moon, and connects these with the seven days of the week. It explores the etymology of 'planet,’ the names of the days, and the influence of Roman and Norse mythology on our understanding of time and the cosmos.
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