Mars symbol
♂
The Mars symbol ♂ ( Unicode U + 2642 male sign , or under Microsoft Windows Alt + 11 on the numeric keypad ) is interpreted as a round shield behind which a spear protrudes. It stands
- in astronomy and astrology for the planet Mars , making it one of the astronomical symbols
- in classical mythology for the Greek god of war Ares and the corresponding Roman god Mars
- in biology for the male sex
- in society as a gender symbol for masculinity and man as well as - occasionally supplemented by a clenched fist enclosed in the circle - for men's movement and masculism
- in alchemy for the planetary metal iron , which is assigned to Mars
- in medieval and baroque documents ( e.g. diaries ) for Tuesday ( Latin dies Martis , day of Mars')
See also
- Symbol , sign
- Venus symbol (♀)
- Earth symbol ( ♁ )
- ( ) Radkreuz , the other earth symbol
- Zodiac signs
Web links
Wiktionary: dies Martis - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
Commons : Mars symbols - collection of images, videos and audio files
- NASA: Planet symbols - with explanations