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How did the view of the ocean by early Mediterranean cultures influence the naming of planet earth?
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∙ 11y ago
As the early Mediterranean cultures viewed the planet as large landmasses surrounded by smaller bodies of water it is easy to understand their misconception of the planet being composed of more earth than water
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∙ 11y ago
Early Mediterranean cultures believed that the Earth was surrounded by water, which influenced their concept of the world as a vast ocean. This idea of the Earth as a "sea surrounded" or "water-surrounded land" led to the naming of our planet as "Earth," derived from the Old English word "eorthe," meaning ground or soil. The oceanic view of the world in the Mediterranean region shaped early perceptions of Earth as a watery, interconnected planet.
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