Why did ancient people name Mars after the Roman god of war?

It is believed that the people at the time associated the planet with bloodshed and war because of the red color it had. The Romans weren't the only people to name a planet with bloodshed, but this is pretty much the only information as to why that likely is.

Mars is named after the Roman god of war. Many believe that ancient peoples associated Mars with bloodshed and war because of its red color. The Romans were not the only society to associate the planet with bloodshed. The ancient Babylonians called it Nergal, after their god of fire, war, and destruction.

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