mars was red. color of fire and blood. so it fit war god
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Ares' Roman name, Mars, derived from the early Roman civilization incorporating and renaming the Greek deity to fit their own culture and beliefs. The Romans associated Ares/Mars with war and military might, making him a prominent figure in their pantheon.
mars
The Latin name for Ares, the Greek god of war, is Mars.
The name Mars comes from the Roman god Mars which in Greek is Ares.
The name for Mars is the Roman name of the Greek wars god Ares
Ares is a war god and god of violence in Greek mythology. He was not well-liked or trusted by the ancient Greeks and there are few tales in which he plays a major role. Cults of Ares are found mainly in Crete and the Peloponnese where the militaristic Spartans honored him. Athena is also a war goddess, but was well-respected, as a polis protector and goddess of strategy instead of Ares' forte, mayhem and destruction.