Mimas
Americannoun
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Astronomy. one of the moons of Saturn.
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Classical Mythology. one of the Gigantes, killed by Hercules.
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Roman Legend. a companion of Aeneas, killed by Mezentius.
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Because the ice shell on Mimas is not expected to fracture as it thins, it is possible for the moon to have an ocean while still looking inactive at the surface.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026
But Lainey says the ocean on Mimas, which is relatively warm and may have ample supplies of raw chemicals, might be as good a place as any for it to have evolved.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024
Discovered in 1789 by English astronomer William Herschel, Mimas is named after a giant in Greek mythology.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
As a result, Mimas provides a unique window into the early stages of ocean formation and the potential for life to emerge.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024
‘And this Mimas dude? I’m guessing he’s a giant?’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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