1. The fourth planet from the
Sun, it's often called the Red Planet because of the planet's red, blood-
like, color. Its day is similar to
Earth's, about 24 hours, and orbits the Sun once every 687 days. Mars is named after the Roman god of war, the equivalent of Ares.
2. The Roman god of war, the same god as the Greek god of war, Ares. Blood is often associated with Mars/Ares, which is how the Red Planet got its name.
1. Mars is the planet for
study for most of the
Earth's space programs.
2. The Romans loved Mars, mostly because of their warrior spirit. (correct me if I'm
wrong)