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Myths about Mars
Mars was the son of Jupiter and Juno, and was the Roman god of war. Mars was the lover of Venus and the father of the famous Roman heroes Romulus and Remus, who were said to have founded the city of Rome. For that reason, Mars was believed to come to the aid of Romans in times of crisis. He was widely worshiped by Roman legions. The month of March is named after him.
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Roman: Mars
Ares was the Greek god of war, always acting and thinking like a warrior. Mars was identified ...Read more
Hindu: Mangala
In Hinduism, the major Indian religion, the planet Mars, called Mangala, is identified with ...Read more
Maya: Mars
Mayans were sophisticated observers of the sky. Mayans used their astronomical knowledge to ...Read moreExplore Myths about other nearby planets
Roman: Venus
Venus was the goddess of love and beauty. To the perfection of her figure and the purity of ...Read more
Aztec: Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli
Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli was an Aztec god. The planets Venus and the feathered snake, Quetzalcoatl ...Read more
Roman: Jupiter
In Roman mythology Jupiter was the king of heaven and Earth and of all the Olympian gods. He ...Read more
Roman: Ganymede
Ganymede was a son of Tros, who was the ruler of the city of Troy. One day, Jupiter saw Ganymede ...Read more
Roman: Io
Io was a beautiful priestess of the Greek goddess, Hera. Hera was the jealous wife of Zeus, ...Read more
Roman: Europa
Europa was a beautiful princess. According to Greek mythology, Europa was seduced by Zeus, ...Read moreHistorical Events
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Lower Solar Activity Linked to Changes in Sun's Conveyor Belt
The sun goes through cycles that last approximately 11 years. These solar cycle include phases with more magnetic activity, sunspots, and solar flares. They also include phases with less activity. The...Read more
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