3. Mars is named after the Roman god of war and was associated with war gods in several other ancient cultures. In Babylonian astronomy, the planet was named after what deity of fire, war, and destruction?
From Quiz Dreaming of the Red Planet
Answer:
Nergal
Babylonian cosmology recognized seven planets, which included the sun and the moon, each of which was associated with an important deity. The reddish appearance of Mars led many ancient peoples to associate it with war and destruction, and the Babylonians were no exception, as Nergal was a god of the underworld who was responsible for a variety of catastrophic events, including forest fires, plagues, and wars. In one myth he attacks the city of Babylon because he was feeling bored. The Babylonians also originated the custom of a seven-day week, with each day being named after one of the planetary deities.