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118 Peitho is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters in 1872. It was named for Peitho, a figure in Greek mythology who personifies persuasion and is linked with eloquence and the power of speech. The number 118 is its permanent minor-planet designation, while its main-belt classification places it among the small bodies orbiting the Sun in the region between Mars and Jupiter.
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What is 118 Peitho?
118 Peitho is a main-belt asteroid discovered by Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters in 1872. It was named for Peitho, a figure from Greek mythology.
Who was Peitho in Greek mythology?
Peitho personifies persuasion and is linked with eloquence and the power of speech. The asteroid's name reflects that mythological association.
Who discovered 118 Peitho?
Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters discovered 118 Peitho in 1872. The object is classified as a main-belt asteroid.
What does 118 mean in the name 118 Peitho?
118 is the permanent minor-planet designation assigned to Peitho. Peitho is the asteroid's mythological name.
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