Saturnian

Saturnian is an adjective and, in some contexts, a demonym related to Saturn. It is used to denote things associated with Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, or with Saturn the Roman god of agriculture.

In astronomy and planetary science, Saturnian describes the Saturnian system: Saturn itself, its rings, and its numerous moons, as well as phenomena tied to the planet's atmosphere and magnetosphere.

Saturnian verse is a term used by scholars to describe an archaic Latin metrical form found in early Latin poetry. It is considered non-Greek in origin and distinct from later quantitative verse. The metre is irregular and subject to scholarly discussion, but it is generally treated as an ancient, primitivist form associated with early Latin poets.

In fiction and popular culture, Saturnians are sometimes depicted as inhabitants or cultures of Saturn. Such depictions are fictional; there is no real-world population of Saturn.

Etymology: The term derives from Saturn, the Roman god, and the Latin adjective Saturnius. In literary history, Saturnian verse takes its name from the god rather than the planet.