entity_sources: ENT_ROM_MARS, SRC_VIRGIL_AENEID, direct attestation
Data license: MIT · Data source: jebboone/deitydb
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| entity_id | source_id | evidence_type | source_note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENT_ROM_MARS | SRC_VIRGIL_AENEID | direct attestation | Mars is father of Romulus (implied throughout the Aeneid's Trojan-to-Roman arc); patron of war; 1.274-277 (Romulus destined to found Rome); 9.717 (invoked in battle). The Aeneid reinforces Mars's role as divine ancestor of the Roman people. |