Mars was the Roman god of War along with an agricultural guardian. He is most closely related to the god Ares of Greek Mythology. In Roman mythology, he was second in importance to Jupiter, Rome's god of the Skies and Weather. Jupiter was the king of the Roman Pantheon, husband of the queen of gods Juno. He was also Mars' father. Unlike his Greek Counterpart, Ares who was most known for his hot headed temper and associated with hate and anger, Mars was part of the Romans <em>Archaic Triad</em>, sort of like the Big Three of Greek religion. The members of said Triad included Mars, Jupiter, and Quirinus, who had no Greek equivalent. Mars was most commonly depicted in posed of valor and strength, carrying swords or shields. He wore common Roman armor, including the plumed helmet. He was pictured as a strong leader of the Roman Army. The fourth planet from the Sun was given the name Mars when it was first discovered because it was red, much like the main color the Roman god was affiliated with.
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