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Saturn

Saturn

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A Roman god of farming and plants in old stories
  • proper noun
  • /ˈsætərn/
  • Literature
translation icon : Saturno
  • In Roman mythology, Saturn represents the deity of agriculture and is often associated with the harvest.
  • Saturn Devouring
  • father as Saturn

He could continue on in Sol Invictus in worshiping the sun as Saturn is is God.

Examples

  • For centuries, we might have worshiped Jupiter, Saturn, and the other Roman gods and goddesses.

    Blog text (26)
  • The level of excellence, ingenuity, and grandeur of the Saturn V/Apollo capsule never ceases to amaze me!

    Blog text (31)
  • "But your ruler, Saturn, is in my first house."

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The astrological opposition Saturn-Jupiter is often represented in art by an old man eating his children.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Chekov: If we could drop out of warp behind one of Saturn's moons, the magnetic distortion would make us invisible to Nero.

    Academic text (2009)
  • According to ancient texts, Saturn was revered for his role in farming and the growth of crops.

  • Festivals honoring Saturn included feasting and merriment during the winter solstice.

Synonyms

Cronus
vsSaturn
  • Literature
9 9.8

A leader of the first Titans who rules until his son overthrows him, often seen as the Roman god Saturn

focuses on agriculture and plant growth rather than ruling the universe

Compounds

9.9

A crease on the palm that some people say shows future success

Surface Forms

Saturn main

Etymology

Saturn names the Roman god Saturnus, who looked after farming and crops; his name may come from the Latin satus, which means 'sowing' or 'seed'. That's why Saturn was seen as a god of agriculture and plants.