Manes (Ma′nes). The souls of the departed. The Roman god of funerals and tombs.
“All have their Manes, and their Manes bear.
The few who’re cleansed to those abodes repair,
And breathe in ample fields the soft Elysian air.”
Manuring Land, see Picumnus.
March 24, Bellona’s Day. See Bellona.
Marina (Mari′na). A name of Venus, meaning sea-foam, from her having been formed from the froth of the sea. See Aphrodite.
Marriage, see Cama, Hymen, Juno, Jugatinus.
Mars, the god of war, was the son of Jupiter and Juno. Venus was his favorite goddess, and among their children were Cupid, Anteros, and Harmonia. In the Trojan War Mars took the part of the Trojans, but was defeated by Diomedes. The first month of the old Roman year (our March) was sacred to Mars.
Marshes, see Lymniades.
Marsyas (Mar′syas). The name of the piper who challenged Apollo to a musical contest, and, being defeated, was flayed to death by the god. He was the supposed inventor of the flute.
Marut (Ma′rut). The Hindoo god of tempestuous winds.