He named the mineral after Selene, the Greek goddess of the Moon, because of its similarity to tellurium, which had been named after the Roman goddess of the Earth. Selenium exists in both organic ...

(The most famous quasi-moon of Earth is probably Kamo'oalewa, which could actually have true lunar origins.) Chilcutt submitted the name Cardea for the particular quasi-moon 2004 GU9 — and won.

Hecate, the Greek goddess of the Moon was known for having packs of dogs by her side. In Norse mythology, the wolves Sköll and Hati were associated with the Sun and Moon, ...

He named the mineral after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, because of its similarity to tellurium, which had been named after the Roman goddess of the Earth. Selenium exists in both organic ...