Early mans view on the solar system

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Early mans view on the solar system

• Lindsay
• May 13, 2003

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The Greek and Roman Views The Greeks and
Romans had their own thoughts and views on the
solar system. Thinking the Earth was the center
of the solar system was one of them.
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The Greek and Roman named planets after gods.
Here is a list of them.
Greek Gods Greek Name Roman Name Occupation
Zeus Jupiter
Captain of Gods Poseidon Neptune God of the
Sea Hades Pluto God of the Underworld Ares
Mars God of War Apollo
Apollo/Sol/Pheobus God of Sun Aphrodite Venus
Goddess of Love/Beauty Hermes Mercury
God of Speed Selene -------- Goddess of the
Moon
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Inca Views The Incas believed that if they
did not sacrifice a person, the sun would not
shine.
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Native American Views Native Americans
believed a raven beat his wings and created
mountains, hills, valleys, rivers, seas, lakes,
and pounds.
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Egyptian Views Egyptians thought that Geb
was the earth and Nut was the sky.