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The ancient Roman god of war was commonly known as which of the following?

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Ares

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Explanation & Context

Mars was the Roman deity of war and an agricultural guardian, second in importance only to Jupiter. He was frequently identified with the Greek god Ares and served as the mythical father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.

Authoritative Sources & Citations
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts ↗Encyclopaedia Britannica — World Religions ↗

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