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In Roman mythology, who is the god of war, equivalent to the Greek god Ares?
Answer
Mars
Mars was the Roman god of war and one of the most important deities in Roman culture. Unlike the Greek Ares, Mars was also associated with agriculture and was considered the father of Romulus, Rome's legendary founder.
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The month of March and the planet Mars are both named after the Roman god of war.
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- Vulcan
- Mercury
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