March 24, Bellona’s Day. See Bellona.
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 favourite goddess, and amongst their children were Cupid, Anteros, and Harmonia. In the Trojan War Mars took the part of the Trojans, but was defeated by Diomedes.
Marshes, see Lymniades.
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.
Ma′rut. The Hindoo god of tempestuous winds.
Matu′ra. One of the rural deities who protected the growing corn at time of ripening.
Max′imus. One of the appellations of Jupiter, being the greatest of the gods.
Measures and Weights, see Mercury.