China names its Mars rover Zhu Rong after mythical god of war

Source: South China Morning PostChina has officially named the nation’s first Mars rover Zhu Rong, after the mythical god of fire and war, preferring it to the humbler option – Hongyi, which means to have an open mind.In Chinese legend Zhu Rong was a formidable character who had the face of man, body of a beast and rode on two dragons. He brought fire from heaven to the world and in wars hurled it at his enemies. In ancient China, his name was once used as the title for the minister of defence.In one of the many battles he…Read More

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