Mars' two moons, Deimos and Phobos are both named after the Roman god of wars sons, Panic and Fear. As for Mars, the planet itself is named after the Roman god of war, Mars, better known as his Greek form, Ares.
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Mars' two moons, Deimos and Phobos are both named after the Roman god of wars sons, Panic and Fear. As for Mars, the planet itself is named after the Roman god of war, Mars, better known as his Greek form, Ares.