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The ancient Roman calendar used a tropical year of 365 days. To honor Mars, they began their calendar with a month dedicated to him - our calendar retains this tradition with its month of March.

MARCH

(Etym.: L. Mars, Rom. God of war.)

Where it all began . . .

(Vernal equinox to Vernal equinox)

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