Claim: 5370 Taranis, named after Taranis from Celtic Mythology, was discovered by French astronomer Alain J. Maury on September 2, 1986.
Evidence: Taranis was discovered on 2 September 1986, by French astronomer Alain Maury at the Palomar Observatory in California, United States. This minor planet was named after the Gaulish god of thunder Taranis from Celtic mythology.