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  1. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Mars (Latin: Mārs, pronounced) is the god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He is the son of Jupiter and Juno , and was pre-eminent among the Roman army's military gods .

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    Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. The surface of Mars is orange-red because it is covered in iron(III) oxide dust, giving it the nickname "the Red Planet". Mars is among the brightest objects in Earth's sky, and its high-contrast albedo features have made it a common subject for telescope viewing.

  3. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Mars is the god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He is the son of Jupiter and Juno, and was pre-eminent among the Roman army's military gods.

  4. Mars, the Roman god of war, was a widely popular deity among the people of the Roman Empire, as well as the alleged divine protector of the city of Rome. Originally, Mars was a god of vegetation [1] and the protector of cattle and fields, who later became associated with warfare as the Roman Empire began to expand through military conquest.

  5. Mars, ancient Roman deity, in importance second only to Jupiter. Little is known of his original character, and that character (chiefly from the cult at Rome) is variously interpreted.

  6. Jan 16, 2014 · Mars was the Roman god of war and second only to Jupiter in the Roman pantheon. Although most of the myths involving Mars were borrowed from the Greek god of war Ares, Mars did have some uniquely Roman features. Mars is considered more level-headed than the impulsive and disruptive Ares.

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