Why is the planet Mars named after the god of war?

Answer 1

You have made two errors in your question.

• The Greeks did not name any planets.
• Mars is not a Greek god.

Planet Mars was named by modern-day astronomers. The reason why it was named Mars, is to keep up with the tradition of naming local solar system planets after mythological figures. Mars also appears deep red, the colour of anger, which is why Mars suited as the planet's name.

That being said, Mars is the Roman god of war, not the Greek.

The Greek god of war is Ares.

Answer 2

Mars was named after the Roman God of War because of its reddish color, reminiscent of bloodshed and war. The planet's appearance, accompanied by its association with hostility and aggression, led to the naming choice.

Answer 3

The planet Mars is named after the god of war because of its red color. Red is the color of blood, which is common (to say the least) in war.
Because it looked red, like blood.

Answer 4

Mars was named Mars because it is red, like blood.

Mars, however, was the Roman god of war, not the greek. The Greek god of war is Ares.

Answer 5

The planet was named Mars because it was blood red like a battlefield. Mars was the god of war so that kind of makes sense.

Answer 6

No, Mars is not named after Ares, he is a Roman god with his own origins in their mythology - it was later assimilated with and into those of Ares.

Answer 7

yes