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Why were fictitious names assigned to stars and planets during ancient times?

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Why were fictitious names assigned to stars and planets during ancient times?

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In ancient times, mankind lacked in modem technology, due to which, there was no other option present to see these stars and planets except without blinking the eyes. Due to this, they were assigned fictitious names in order to identify them.

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