Roman Mythology

In Roman mythology, Saturn was the god of agriculture. Every December 17^th, in Roman times, Saturnalia was celebrated beginning on December 17^th, and at various times extended to 7 days of celebrations, creating a period of goodwill, devoted to banquets and the exchange of visits and gifts.

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Farther from the Sun than Pluto, Sedna was discovered in 2003. Scientists believe the temperature there never goes above -400° F, so they proposed naming it Sedna after the Inuit goddess who lived in an icy cave at the bottom of the ocean.