Illustration
Mars, the Roman god of war, is painted standing on a plinth in this fresco from Pompeii. In a typical pose, he has a spear, shield and crested helmet. (House of Venus, Pompeii)
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Raddato, C. (2014, January 17). Fresco of a Statue of Mars, Pompeii. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/2232/
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