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'''Ares''' (also known as '''Mars''') is mentioned as a [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#Lords of Kobol|Lord of Kobol]] as one of two gods given to service in a [[dedication ceremony]] conducted by Sister [[Tivenan]] for [[Nicholas Tyrol]] ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance, Episode 10]])
'''Ares''' (also known as '''Mars''') is mentioned as a [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#Lords of Kobol|Lord of Kobol]] as one of two gods given to service in a [[dedication ceremony]] conducted by Sister [[Tivenan]] for [[Nicholas Tyrol]] ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance, Episode 10]])


An alternative use of the name Ares is Mars. It even appears to be common to refer to this god as Mars ([[Caprica pilot]]) and there is even [[Mars Day|a day of the week or holiday]] celebrating this god under the name {{TRS|Occupation}}. Mars is also the primary god worshipped by [[Tauron (RDM)|Taurons]] (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''), with [[Sam Adama]] dedicating a large part of his chest tattoo to this God.<ref name="Sam Tattoos">{{cite_web|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/show-patrol/2010/02/exclusive-caprica-producer-jane-espenson-explains-sam-adamas-tattoos.html|title=Exclusive: 'Caprica' producer Jane Espenson explains Sam Adama's tattoos|date=February 17, 2010|accessdate=March 25, 2010|last=Wagner|first=Curt|format=|language=}}</ref>
An alternative use of the name Ares is Mars. It even appears to be common to refer to this god as Mars {{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)}} and there is even [[Mars Day|a day of the week or holiday]] celebrating this god under the name {{TRS|Occupation}}. Mars is also the primary god worshipped by [[Tauron|Taurons]] (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''), with [[Sam Adama]] dedicating a large part of his chest tattoo to this God.<ref name="Sam Tattoos">{{cite_web|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/show-patrol/2010/02/exclusive-caprica-producer-jane-espenson-explains-sam-adamas-tattoos.html|title=Exclusive: 'Caprica' producer Jane Espenson explains Sam Adama's tattoos|date=February 17, 2010|accessdate=March 25, 2010|last=Wagner|first=Curt|format=|language=}}</ref>
 
The [[Temple of Mars]] is also prominent in Tauron religion, particularly when dealing with how loved ones pass on after a violent act {{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)|del1=y}}.


The [[Sons of Ares]] are a militaristic group dedicated to this Lord {{TRS|Escape Velocity}}.
The [[Sons of Ares]] are a militaristic group dedicated to this Lord {{TRS|Escape Velocity}}.

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Ares (also known as Mars) is mentioned as a Lord of Kobol as one of two gods given to service in a dedication ceremony conducted by Sister Tivenan for Nicholas Tyrol (The Resistance, Episode 10)

An alternative use of the name Ares is Mars. It even appears to be common to refer to this god as Mars (CAP: "Pilot") and there is even a day of the week or holiday celebrating this god under the name (TRS: "Occupation"). Mars is also the primary god worshipped by Taurons (Caprica), with Sam Adama dedicating a large part of his chest tattoo to this God.[1]

The Temple of Mars is also prominent in Tauron religion, particularly when dealing with how loved ones pass on after a violent act (CAP: "Pilotdeleted scene).

The Sons of Ares are a militaristic group dedicated to this Lord (TRS: "Escape Velocity").

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Reference[edit]

  1. Wagner, Curt (February 17, 2010). Exclusive: 'Caprica' producer Jane Espenson explains Sam Adama's tattoos (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on March 25, 2010.