Ancient Greek name (Σελήνη) [Selíni] denotation - "the Selene, Luna", or derived from the ancient Greek word (σέλας) [thelas] - "radiance; light, shine, brilliance, sparkle; fire".
In Greek mythology, Selene - was an archaic lunar deity and the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia. In Roman mythology, the moon goddess is called Luna.
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Selene and Artemis were also associated with Hecate and all three were regarded as moon and lunar goddesses, but only Selene was regarded as the personification of the Moon itself.
The science named selenology studies the history of Moon, the Earth natural satellite.