The Roman god of war was Mars. He was not only the god of war but also an agricultural guardian, reflecting the early Roman combination of military and agrarian concerns. Mars was considered a powerful and important deity, protector of the city of Rome and the Roman army. He was the son of Jupiter and Juno and was also the father of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Unlike his Greek counterpart Ares, who was often seen negatively, Mars was viewed more prudently and honored as a guardian of Rome's military and agricultural success. The month of March is named after him, and he was a central figure in Roman religious and military life.