In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war. The planet was named after him, likely due to its reddish appearance, which resembles blood.
The planet which is known as the 'God of War'
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: The Mars (Basic Planetary Characteristics (Orbit, Size, Mass, Axial Tilt))
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