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Martial and Roman Mythology
Mars was the Roman god of war and one of the patron gods of Rome itself. He was responsible for everything military, from warriors to weapons to marching music. Thus, martial arts are skills of combat and self-defense also practiced as sport. When martial law is declared, a country's armed forces take over the functions of the police. And a court-martial is a military court or trial.
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There has been a long history of former athletes making their way to WWE, with multiple mixed martial artists finding success in professional wrestling.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The actor and martial artist, who reprised his Blade role to the delight of fans in this summer’s $1.3 billion-grossing Deadpool & Wolverine, has an acting career that spans over three decades and reaches across genres.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
Sun Wukong also battles localized gods like the martial deity Erlang.
—Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Martial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martial. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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Middle English martial "relating to or suited for war," from Latin martialis "of Mars," from Mars "god of war"
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Martial
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