a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
(Roman mythology) Roman god of war and agriculture; father of Romulus and Remus; counterpart of Greek Ares
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
the solid part of the earth's surface
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
connect to the earth
hide in the earth like a hunted animal
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
