Mars (mythology)

Statue of God Mars

Mars is the god of war in Roman mythology. Mars is the son of Juno and Jupiter. Mars is the father of Romulus and Remus. The planet Mars and the month March are named after him. He was the god of war, murder, and bloodshed. His Greek name is Ares. He tried many times to start wars between the gods.

Mars (mythology) Media

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
The procession of the suovetaurilia, a sacrifice of a pig, ram, and bull, led by a priest with his head ritually covered
Remains of the Temple of Mars Ultor in the Forum of Augustus, Rome
Denarius, issued 88 BCE, depicting the helmeted head of Mars, with Victory driving a two-horse chariot (biga) on the reverse
Mars celebrated as peace-bringer on a Roman coin issued by Aemilianus
Fragmentary dedication stele to Mars Augustus from Roman Gaul

Related pages

Ares - Greek mythology version of Mars
Tyr - Norse mythology version of Mars

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