The Greek god of war, Ares was known to the Romans as Mars. Because the month of March was named after him, Romans believed that March coincided with the season of wars. Mars was conceived by Juno, the wife of Juno, after Flora, the goddess of flowering and blossoming plants, touched her with a magical herb. Being the god of war, Mars was driven by rage and a strong desire for violence. Mars was said to have raped Rhea Silvia, a virgin priestess. As a result, Rhea Silvia became pregnant with twin sons, Romulus and Remus, the two heroes, who founded the city of Rome. That is why, Mars was considered the ancestors of Romans. He was believed to help Romans in times of crisis.
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