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Yes mars is the roman God of War. His greek name is Ares, son of zeus.

If you are asking if the planet itself is really the god, I have to say no. However, the ancients noticed it's reddish hue and made the planet sacred to Ares/Mars.

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Witch planet is named after the roman God of War?

There is no planet named after the Greek god of war.There is however a planet named after the Roman god of war, which is Mars.The Greek god of war is Ares. He does not currently have a planet named after him.


Where did the planet Mars get its name from?

The planet Mars is named after the Roman god of war. In Roman mythology, Mars was considered the god of war, similar to the Greek god Ares. The red color of the planet is thought to be associated with blood and war, which is why it was named after this particular deity.


Why did they name the planet mars after the roman God of War?

Because, the planet Mars is red, which symbolizes blood, which symbolizes war, which symbolizes the roman god of war, mars.


What planet is name for the roman god of war?

Mars


Which planet is god of war?

mars it is the roman god of war counterpart is ares


Who is Mars known for?

The planet Mars is known for the Roman god Mars; god of war.


What planet is the roman God of War?

Mars


Why is the planet mars named roman of god?

I think you meant what roman god is mars named after and if so it is the roman god of war


Who named Mars?

who is mars named after and why Mars was the Roman god of war. The planet Mars has a reddish surface, remeniscent of blood.


What planet is named for a roman god of war?

Mars.


Why did they name the planet mars?

In Roman mythology, Mars (Ares in Greek mythology) is the God of War. War is also equated with bloodshed, and as the planet Mars has a red colour to it, it was named after the Roman god.


Who is named after Mars and why?

actually its the opposite the planet mars is named after the Roman god Mars who was the god of war