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Planet named after the Roman God of sea

  1. Neptune

  2. Pluto

  3. Uranus

  4. Jupiter
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Explanation

Neptune is named after the Roman god of the sea (Poseidon in Greek mythology). The other planets also bear names from Roman mythology: Jupiter (king of gods), Uranus (sky god), but Pluto (named for underworld god, not sea god).

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Neptune is named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, fitting its deep blue appearance caused by methane in its atmosphere absorbing red light. This naming convention follows the Roman mythological theme used for most planets (Mars for the god of war, Jupiter for the king of gods, and so on). Pluto, Uranus, and Jupiter are named after other deities, not the sea god.

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