Mythology
Saturn was a God of the State in Roman mythology. He was the protector of the sowers and the seed. Also, he was the God of Time. Saturn's weapon was a scythe. Before Jupiter, he was the ruler of the Gods.He was the son of Uranus, and the father of Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto. In Rome, they had a festival for Saturn called Saturnalia in December. Parents gave their children gifts and there was a public dinner; hence some Christmas traditions. Other names Saturn is known by are Old Father Time and Cronos. |
