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The unpopular Greek war god Ares was associated with the revered Roman martial fertility god Mars.
Mars - About the Roman God Mars
Basic facts about the Roman war god Mars.
Ares Profile
Profile of the Greek war god Ares.
Homeric Hymn to Ares
Homeric Hymn to Ares (VIII).
March Fasti
The main events in the Roman month of March, which is named in honor of Mars.
The Founding of Rome
Mars is known as the father of Romulus and Remus.
Mars and Venus
Mars (Ares) and Venus (Aphrodite) caught in a net. The story of the infidelity of Venus with Mars as told by Homer.
Mates of Ares
List of the mates of Ares and their offspring.
War Gods and Goddesses
List of the war gods and goddesses.
Ares
By Carlos Parada. Ares' parentage, mates and offspring, highlights from his career, and sources.
Ares
Poor Ares is disliked, as a murderous, adulterous coward.

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