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Roman Mythology Creatures and Beings: A Complete Guide*

Discover Roman mythology creatures and beings, from Lemures and Lares to Cerberus, Charon, and the spirits of the dead.

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Festivals of Mars: War, Ritual, and the Roman Calendar

By Theo Mercer · Apr 29, 2026

Discover the festivals of Mars in ancient Rome and how they shaped war, ritual, and the Roman calendar.

Religion and Rituals

Temples of Mars in Ancient Rome

Apr 29, 2026
Comparative Mythology

Mars vs Ares: What’s the Difference?

Apr 28, 2026
Myths and Legends

Mars and Romulus: The God Behind the Founding of Rome

Apr 27, 2026
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Religion and Rituals

The Roman Calendar

Discover how the Roman calendar evolved from a lunar system into the Julian calendar that shaped modern timekeeping.

Nov 30, 2025
Major Gods

Powers of Neptune: What Could the Roman God of the Sea Do?

Discover the powers of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, and how he controlled water, storms, earthquakes, and more.

Apr 3, 2026
Comparative Mythology

Roman vs Norse Cosmology

Compare Roman and Norse cosmology: creation myths, structure of the universe, Yggdrasil, the underworld, and Ragnarok.

Mar 7, 2026
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