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Jupiter (Latin: Iūpiter or Iuppiter, [6] from Proto-Italic *djous "day, sky" + *patēr "father", thus "sky father" Greek: Δίας or Ζεύς), [7] also known as Jove (gen. Iovis [ˈjɔwɪs] ), is the god of the sky and thunder , and king of the gods in ancient Roman religion and mythology .
Juppiter Tonans ("Thundering Jove") was the aspect (numen) of Jupiter venerated in the Temple of Juppiter Tonans, which was vowed in 26 BCE by Augustus and dedicated in 22 on the Capitoline Hill; the Emperor had narrowly escaped being struck by lightning during the campaign in Cantabria. [4]
The name is likely derived from an English short form of the vocabulary word “jovial”, an English word which comes from the Medieval Latin word joviālis, meaning “of Jupiter” and which originally referred to beneficent astrological associations with the planet Jupiter. [2] Fewer than five American girls were named Jovie in 2003.
The association of Juno and Jupiter is of the most ancient Latin theology. [136] Praeneste offers a glimpse into original Latin mythology: the local goddess Fortuna is represented as nursing two infants, one male and one female, namely Jove (Jupiter) and Juno. [137]
The English equivalent, Jove, is known to have come into use as a poetic name for the planet around the 14th century. [23] Jovian is the adjectival form of Jupiter. The older adjectival form jovial, employed by astrologers in the Middle Ages, has come to mean 'happy' or 'merry', moods ascribed to Jupiter's influence in astrology. [24]
The planets Venus, bottom, and Jupiter, top, light the sky above Matthews, N.C., Monday, June 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Stargazers should prepare to lose sleep on Tuesday, Aug. 12, as two ...
The same praetor compelled the Jews, who attempted to infect the Roman custom with the cult of Jupiter Sabazius, to return to their homes. [25] By this it is conjectured that the Romans identified the Jewish YHVH Tzevaot ("sa-ba-oth", "of the Hosts") as Jove Sabazius. This possibly mistaken connection of Sabazios and Sabaot was often repeated.
The "Yellowstone" Season 5 finale just left viewers wanting more and they may just get their wish.On Dec. 15, the popular series wrapped up its fifth season with an explosive finale that killed ...