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Pluto, the Last Planet

Nebulae were discovered in 1781 by William Herschel, an English astronomer, who named the first one after the Roman god of the underworld.Galileo Galilei's telescope in 1609 allowed him to observe the planets and moons in our solar system, leading to the understanding of celestial motion.The concept of a black hole was first proposed by John Wheeler in 1957, with Albert Einstein later expanding on this idea.

Thalassophobia

Fear of the ocean is known as Thalassophobia, derived from the Greek word for the sea.Oedipus, the ancient Greek hero, tried to kill his father and marry his mother, leading to a famous phrase in Greek tragedy.The term 'hysteria' was coined by the Greek physician Hippocrates in the 5th century BC to describe the female experience.

Cyanea

This name for the deep sea was given to the ship by Captain James Cook in 1775, after a severe storm that left his vessel severely damaged.The Greek goddess Cyane was the daughter of Zeus and Hera, known for her beauty and her involvement in the Trojan War.The word 'centaur' comes from the Greek word 'kentauros,' meaning 'half-man, half-horse,' referring to the mythological creature.

Chimera

The mythological creature, half-lion, half-goat, half-serpent, was first described by the Greek poet Homer in the Iliad.The Greek philosopher Aristotle identified the Chimera as a real creature, living in the mountains of Arcadia.The word 'ecstasy' comes from the Greek word 'ek-stasis,' meaning 'a state of being,' which was used to describe a spiritual experience.

Lethargy

The Greek physician Hippocrates described the condition of lethargy, or weakness, in his medical writings.The word 'lazarus' is derived from the Hebrew word 'ra'shulam,' meaning 'one who is carried away,' referring to the famous miracle of Lazarus.

Tetractys

This term for a fivefold system was used by the ancient Greeks to describe the structure of the universe.The Greek philosopher Plato described the Tetractys in his dialogue Timaeus, which outlines the creation of the world.

Bacchus

The Roman god of wine and revelry was first worshiped in ancient Greece, with the earliest known references dating back to 700 BC.The Greek poet Homer describes the god Bacchus in his epic poem the Iliad.The word 'ephemeral' comes from the Greek word 'ephemeros,' meaning 'everlasting,' which was used to describe something that is fleeting.

Crepuscular

The color of twilight, or the time of day when the sun is below the horizon, was first described by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.The word 'crepuscular' comes from the Latin 'crepusculum,' meaning 'twilight,' which was used to describe the time of day.

Hesperia

The region of southern Europe was known as Hesperia by the ancient Greeks, who derived the word from the Greek word 'hesperos,' meaning 'west.'The Greek poet Homer describes the city of Hesperia in his epic poem the Iliad.The word 'Meraki' comes from the Greek verb 'meramos,' meaning 'to do with care or love,' which was used to describe a labor-intensive craft.

Nyx

The Greek goddess of the night was first worshipped by the ancient Greeks, with the earliest known references dating back to the 5th century BC.The word 'nights' comes from the Old English word 'nigge,' meaning 'darkness.'

Persephone

The Greek goddess of spring growth was first worshipped by the ancient Greeks, with the earliest known references dating back to the 5th century BC.The word 'perennial' comes from the Latin 'perennis,' meaning 'everlasting,' which was used to describe something that is lasting.

Selenite

The Greek god of the moon was first worshipped by the ancient Greeks, with the earliest known references dating back to the 5th century BC.The word 'selenite' comes from the Greek word 'selene,' meaning 'moon,' which was used to describe the mineral.

Umbra

The shadow on the earth, or the darkest part of a shadow, was first described by the ancient Greeks, with the earliest known references dating back to the 6th century BC.The word 'umbra' comes from the Latin 'umbra,' meaning 'shadow.'

Vesper

The evening star, or the time of day when the sun is below the horizon, was first described by the ancient Greeks, with the earliest known