“Mars vigila!”

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Its a Martial face, groomed from a photo taken from the surface of Mars
(I dont know whether the term is correct, is everything from Mars, martial?)
Men are from Mars, says Dr. John Gray.
So martial is masculin, Fayalwan Mars?
What must be then in Fok Yiu-leung's mind while making the movie ' Martial Angels' ?
Court-martial, martial arts, tyrannically men?
According to Roman myth 'He' is the 'The god of war and husbandry'.
Astronomically, one of the planets of the solar system, the fourth in order from the sun, or the next beyond the earth, having a diameter of about 4,200 miles, a period of 687 days, and a mean distance of 141,000,000 miles.
It is conspicuous for the redness of its light.
In chemistry, the metallic element iron, also denotes yellowish brown, Chaucer picked it as a motif.
Ancient Roman god of war and protector of Rome, second only to Jupiter in importance.
His festivals occurred in the spring (March) and fall (October).
Until the time of Augustus, Mars had only two temples in Rome.
His sacred spears were kept in a sanctuary; on the outbreak of war,
The consul had to shake the spears, saying “Mars vigila!” (“Mars, awake!”)
Under Augustus, Mars became not only the guardian of Rome in its military affairs but the emperor's personal guardian.
So the month 'March' is named after him. Him? Truely ‘him’.
It was believed that all Romans were descended of Mars.
But the word "Mars" doesnt have an Indo- European derivation, so it extends to 'Etruscan' god 'Maris'.
Etruscans were a people of unknown origin living in Northern Italy, who were eventually integrated into Rome.
For them, ‘he’ is God of agriculture and fertility, and a savior deity.
Mars in turn was later associated with the Greek god Ares, causing Mars' agricultural aspect to shrink in proportion to his warrior aspect over time.
By Roman chauvinistic intervention?
Mars is Pagan deity of ancient Italy?
See the diety of 'Etruscan'
Men are warriors, barren not?
Fertility, vegitation, mother nature, venus. Mars is 'shiva'? Ardha naareeshwaran?

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