Mars (mythology)
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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 am
Statue of Mars from the Forum of Nerva, 2nd century CE
Mars caresses Venus enthroned. Wall-painting in Pompeii, c. 20 BC – 50s AD.
A relief depicting Mars and Venus on a black-slip bowl from Campania, Italy, 250–150 BCE, British Museum
She-wolf and twins Romulus and Remus from an altar to Venus and Mars
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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is also known as the "Red Planet", for its orange-red appearance. Mars is a desert-like rocky planet with a tenuous atmosphere that is primarily carbon dioxi
Mars (mythology)
…the third month in the Roman calendar, Martius, from which English March derives. In the most ancient Roman calendar, Martius was the first month. The planet Mars was named for him, and in some allegorical and philosophical writings, the planet and the god are endowed with shared characteristics. In many languages…
Valles Marineris, taken by the Viking 1 probe
Artist concept showing sand-laden jets erupting from Martian geysers (published by NASA; artist: Ron Miller)
A 30 meter wide and 800 meter high dust devil. Dust devils of 20 kilometer height have been observed.
Dust devils cause twisting dark trails on the Martian surface