Prayer to Mars
Mars
Father Mars, You who were not at all deaf to my vows, these men, survivors of the battle, dedicate to You the choicest armour of our victory trophies.
Fons · Source
AuthorSilius Italicus
WorkPunica
Section10.553-554
Periodlate 1st c. AD
Occasionthanksgiving dedication of spoils to Father Mars after battle — gratitude for answered prayer
Classificatio · Taxonomy
Cultureroman
Formpublic
DeitiesMars
Functionsthanksgiving · dedication
Spheremilitary