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1. Italic Script

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   Italic script refers to a family of related writing systems historically used across the Italian peninsula and adjacent territories by various Italic peoples, including the Umbrians, Oscans, and the early Romans. These scripts fundamentally derive from the Etruscan alphabet, which itself originated from the Euboean Greek script introduced to Italy via [Euboean colonies](/entries/euboean-colo…

2. Mars (Mythology and Culture)

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   Greek Correspondence: Ares
   The Greek analogue, Ares, shared the domain of war but was significantly less venerated. Ares was often portrayed as chaotic and destructive. The subtle theological differences are thought by some scholars to stem from the differing topographical experiences of early Italic peoples versus continental Greeks; the Romans prioritized disciplined legionary action, while the [Greeks](/en…