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MarchIn early days, the ten-month lunar Roman calendar began with the month of March, which was sacred to the Roman god Mars -- Greek god Ares. Mars was important because he was held to be the father of Romulus, the founder of Rome.Romulus Mars and Ares 11:57 AM # |
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