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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Mare Acidalium Mare 44.66 330 In , an epithet of 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, , from a fountain named 1905 , 1954 De Vaucouleurs, Acidalius near , in which 1955 BAA, 1967 IAU. she was said to bathe. Acidalia Planitia Planitia 49.76 339.26 In Greek mythology, an epithet of Aphrodite, from a fountain named Acidalius near Orchomenus, in which she was said to bathe. Acidalia Colles Colles 50.34 336.91 In Greek mythology, an epithet of Aphrodite, from a fountain named Acidalius near Orchomenus, in which she was said to bathe. Acidalia Mensa 46.69 334.66 In Greek mythology, an epithet of Aphrodite, from a fountain named Acidalius near Orchomenus, in which she was said to bathe. Aeolis Regio -5.0 145 In Greek mythology, a floating island 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, where winds were kept in a cave. 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Mensae -3.25 140.63 In Greek mythology, a floating island where winds were kept in a cave. Aeolis Dorsa Dorsa -5.05 152.63 In Greek mythology, a floating island where winds were kept in a cave. Aeolis Mons Mons -5.08 137.85 In Greek mythology, a floating island where winds were kept in a cave. Aeolis Palus Palus -4.47 137.42 In Greek mythology, a floating island where winds were kept in a cave.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Aeolis Planum Planum -1.14 144.76 In Greek mythology, a floating island where winds were kept in a cave. Aeolis Serpens Serpens -1.38 149.57 In Greek mythology, a floating island where winds were kept in a cave. Dorsum 36.82 153.15 In Greek mythology, the son of , Dorsum king of , and , daughter of the seer. Aetheria Regio 39.67 130 1) "Heavenly" in Latin 2) Upper world; 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, land of living 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Fossa Fossa -8.49 234 In Greek mythology, the son of Priam, king of Troy, and Arisbe, daughter of Merops the seer. Amazonis Regio 0.0 220 In Greek legend, the land of the 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, , a nation of female warriors in 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 near the Sea, their IAU. capital being on the river Thermodon. Amazonis Planitia 25.75 197.09 In Greek legend, the land of the Planitia Amazons, a nation of female warriors in Pontus near the Euxine Sea, their capital being Themiscyra on the river Thermodon. Amazonis Sulci Sulci -2.15 216.29 In Greek legend, the land of the Amazons, a nation of female warriors in Pontus near the Euxine Sea, their capital being Themiscyra on the river Thermodon.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Amazonis Mensa -1.98 213.1 In Greek legend, the land of the Mensa Amazons, a nation of female warriors in Pontus near the Euxine Sea, their capital being Themiscyra on the river Thermodon. Amenthes Canalis 4.94 110 Egyptian name for place where souls of 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 the dead go. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Amenthes Fossae 9.07 102.68 Egyptian name for place where souls of Fossae the dead go. Amenthes Rupes 1.51 110.68 Egyptian name for place where souls of Rupes the dead go. Amenthes Cavi Cavi 16.23 114.52 Egyptian name for place where souls of the dead go. Amenthes Planum 3.4 105.92 Egyptian name for place where souls of Planum the dead go. Amphitrites Patera -58.7 60.87 In Greek mythology, a sea-goddess, Patera daughter of and wife of . She was one of the , distinguishable from the others only in her queenly attributes. Argyre Dorsum -63 287 In Greek mythology, of the 1974 IAU. spring of the same name in Achaea. Her love for the youth Selemnus died when his beauty faded with the years. Argyre Regio -44.66 335 In Greek mythology, nymph of the 1888 Schiaparelli. spring of the same name in Achaea. Her love for the youth Selemnus died when his beauty faded with the years.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Planitia -49.84 316.69 In Greek mythology, nymph of the spring of the same name in Achaea. Her love for the youth Selemnus died when his beauty faded with the years. Argyre Rupes Rupes -62.15 291.25 In Greek mythology, nymph of the spring of the same name in Achaea. Her love for the youth Selemnus died when his beauty faded with the years. Argyre Cavi Cavi -48.31 319.88 In Greek mythology, nymph of the spring of the same name in Achaea. Her love for the youth Selemnus died when his beauty faded with the years. Ariadnes Colles Colles -34.5 172.78 In Greek Mythology, the daughter of the Cretan king and his wife Pasiphae. Arimanes Rupes Rupes -9.84 212.3 Persian of wickedness. Aurorae Sinus Sinus -14.83 310 In , the goddess of 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 dawn, associated with the Greek . Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1967 IAU. Aurorae Planum Planum -10.41 311.38 In Roman mythology, the goddess of dawn, associated with the Greek Eos. Aurorae Chaos -8.47 325.19 In Roman mythology, the goddess of dawn, associated with the Greek Eos. Auxo Dorsum Dorsum -55.72 318.24 One of the Graces. Bahram Vallis Vallis 20.42 302.86 Younger form of Verethragna, meaning the killer of the dragon Verethra, the name of a Persian and of five Sassanid kings of Persia.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Regio 49.67 150 1) Kebren, in Greek mythology, a river- 1888 Schiaparelli, 1954 De god who was the father of , the Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. wife of , prince of Troy. 2) , a legendary city in the , or the land of Troy, in northeastern Minor. Its exact site is uncertain, but has been conjecturally placed in the eastern part of the plain of Bairamich. Canalis 14.83 155 Hound who had 3 heads; guarded 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 gates of hell. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Cerberus Dorsa Dorsa -13.74 105.29 Hound who had 3 heads; guarded gates of hell. 11.28 166.37 Hound who had 3 heads; guarded Fossae gates of hell. Cerberus Palus Palus 5.78 148.15 Hound who had 3 heads; guarded gates of hell. Cerberus Tholi Tholi 4.48 164.41 Hound who had 3 heads; guarded gates of hell. Charis Dorsum Dorsum -55.86 318.53 One of the Graces. Charitum Montes -58.1 319.71 Greek name for the Graces. Montes Trivium Oasis 19.78 162 "The three roads of ," in Greek 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 Charontis mythology, the ferryman of the dead; Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De the meeting place of several Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. netherworld rivers. Charybdis Scopulus -24.14 20.08 In Greek mythology, a whirlpool in the Scopulus Strait of Messina between Italy and Sicily.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Mare Chronium Mare -57.7 150 "Time" in Latin; northern part of World 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 Sea where eternal dead calm Antoniadi, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1957 dangerous to ships prevailed. IAU. Planum Planum -59.14 139.5 "Time" in Latin; northern part of World Chronium Sea where eternal dead calm dangerous to ships prevailed. Chronius Mons Mons -61.49 178.01 "Time" in Latin; northern part of World Sea where eternal dead calm dangerous to ships prevailed. Mare Mare -19.78 140 Cimmeria, in Greek mythology, the far 1888 Schiaparelli. Cimmerium land of mist. Terra -32.68 147.75 Cimmeria, in Greek mythology, the far land of mist. Cleia Dorsum Dorsum -54.86 314.01 One of the Graces. Cyane Sulci Sulci 25.4 231.34 A river in Sicily, said to spring from the opening in the earth made by when carrying off Proserpine, and falling into the Anapus. Accoding to , a transformation of the nymph Cyane. Cyane Catena Catena 36.25 241.7 A river in Sicily, said to spring from the opening in the earth made by Pluto when carrying off Proserpine, and falling into the Anapus. Accoding to Ovid, a transformation of the nymph Cyane.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Cyane Fossae Fossae 31.25 238.83 A river in Sicily, said to spring from the opening in the earth made by Pluto when carrying off Proserpine, and falling into the Anapus. Accoding to Ovid, a transformation of the nymph Cyane. Cyclopia Regio -4.94 130 Land where cyclops dwelt. Daedalia Planum -18.35 234.05 , in Greek mythology, the Planum builder of the Cretan labyrinth. Dioscuria Regio 49.67 40 1) Home of Dioscuri, Polydeuces and 1901 Antoniadi, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, Pollux; symbolic name for . 2) 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Classical name of Ocancire, a city in Georgia. Patera 33.77 348.94 In Judeo-Christian tradition, the paradise Jehovah assigned to Adam and Eve, the first humans. Regio 24.74 150 In Greek mythology, the abode of the 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 blessed on western edge of world. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Elysium Fossae Fossae 24.08 146.14 In Greek mythology, the abode of the blessed on western edge of world. Elysium Mons Mons 25.02 147.21 In Greek mythology, the abode of the blessed on western edge of world. Elysium Planitia Planitia 2.98 154.74 In Greek mythology, the abode of the blessed on western edge of world. Elysium Catena Catena 17.69 149.73 In Greek mythology, the abode of the blessed on western edge of world. Elysium Chasma 22.39 141.51 In Greek mythology, the abode of the blessed on western edge of world. Elysium Rupes Rupes 25.24 148.04 In Greek mythology, the abode of the blessed on western edge of world.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Chasma -12.15 320.83 Greek goddess of dawn. According to , she was the daughter of the Titan and Thea, and was the sister of and , and by the Titan , she was the mother of the winds Zephyrus, Notus, and Boreas, and of and the stars. According to , she was by Tithonius the mother of Emathion and . Eos Chaos Chaos -16.82 313.48 Greek goddess of dawn. According to Hesiod, she was the daughter of the Titan Hyperion and Thea, and was the sister of Helios and Selene, and by the Titan Astraeus, she was the mother of the winds Zephyrus, Notus, and Boreas, and of Hesperus and the stars. According to Homer, she was by Tithonius the mother of Emathion and Memnon. Eos Mensa Mensa -11.01 317.84 Greek goddess of dawn. According to Hesiod, she was the daughter of the Titan Hyperion and Thea, and was the sister of Helios and Selene, and by the Titan Astraeus, she was the mother of the winds Zephyrus, Notus, and Boreas, and of Hesperus and the stars. According to Homer, she was by Tithonius the mother of Emathion and Memnon.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Montes Montes 35.66 185.02 In Greek mythology, a name of the underworld. Eumenides Dorsum 4.79 203.6 In Greek mythology, the Gracious ones, Dorsum transformed by from their former existence as the Furies. Eunostos Canalis 21.77 240 Lucky journey or lucky return; i.e., 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 infernal regions beyond Elysium. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Montes Montes -7.72 278.38 A mythical king of Spain with three bodies. Gigas Sulci Sulci 10.02 232.27 In Greek legend, a giant. Gigas Fossae Fossae 3.55 230.44 In Greek legend, a giant. Gorgonum Chaos -37.26 189.1 In Greek mythology, a monster with Chaos snakes growing out of her head. Chasma -1.07 283.94 Greek goddess of youth. Hebes Mensa Mensa -1.02 283.22 Greek goddess of youth. Hecates Tholus 32.12 150.24 In Greek mythology, goddess of magic and enchantment. Dorsum -54.72 315.1 One of the Graces. Dorsum Fossae 20.84 122.85 In Greek mythology, god of fire and the Fossae of the . Hephaestus Rupes 21.77 117 In Greek mythology, god of fire and the Rupes smith of the gods. Regio -19.78 120 In Greek mythology, the land of the 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 evening star. A name for Italy (Greek); Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De or Spain (Roman) or West area of Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Ethiopians where sun sank.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage -21.42 109.89 In Greek mythology, the land of the Planum evening star. A name for Italy (Greek); or Spain (Roman) or West area of Ethiopians where sun sank. Hesperia Dorsa Dorsa -22.8 113.16 In Greek mythology, the land of the evening star. A name for Italy (Greek); or Spain (Roman) or West area of Ethiopians where sun sank. Horarum Mons Mons -51.05 323.44 Egyptian Sun-god. Hyperborei Cavi Cavi 79.91 310.3 In Greek mythology, "the Land of the far north". Hyperboreae Undae 79.96 310.51 In Greek mythology, "the Land of the Undae far north". Lingula 80.32 306.46 In Greek mythology, "the Land of the Lingula far north". Icaria Regio -39.67 230 Land where lived (). 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 Antoniadi, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1967 IAU. Icaria Planum Planum -43.27 253.96 Land where Icarus lived (Crete). Icaria Fossae Fossae -48.09 234.84 Land where Icarus lived (Crete). Planitia 13.94 88.38 Isis' Region; Isis was Egyptian goddess of heaven and fertility. Isidis Dorsa Dorsa 12.92 88.21 Isis' Region; Isis was Egyptian goddess of heaven and fertility. Ismeniae Fossae 41.31 38.35 1) Ismenia is poetic term for . 2) Fossae Ismene, in Greek legend, the daughter of . Ismenius Cavus Cavus 33.9 17.08 1) Ismenia is poetic term for Thebes. 2) Ismene, in Greek legend, the daughter of Oedipus.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Ismenia Patera Patera 38.55 1.8 1) Ismenia is poetic term for Thebes. 2) Ismene, in Greek legend, the daughter of Oedipus. Jovis Tholus Tholus 18.2 242.59 Jupiter, in Roman mythology, the ruler of heaven. Jovis Fossae Fossae 19.77 244.17 Jupiter, in Roman mythology, the ruler of heaven. Juventae Fons Fons -4.94 297 The "Fountain of Youth;" a fountain in 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 India. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1957 IAU. -3.37 298.61 The "Fountain of Youth;" a fountain in Chasma India. Juventae Dorsa Dorsa 0.39 288.98 The "Fountain of Youth;" a fountain in India. Laestrygon Canalis 0 160 In Greek legend, the land of a mythical 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 race of and cannibals. On maps Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De dating from the Homeric period it was Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. placed in the western Mediterranean, and was later identified with either Sicily or Latium. Lemuria Regio 69.78 160 1) In Roman mythology, the land of 1895 Lowell. ghosts. 2) Designation of purported drowned continent of India. Medusae Fossae -2.17 195.8 In Greek mythology, the . Fossae Medusae Sulci Sulci -5.04 200.3 In Greek mythology, the gorgon. Memnonia Regio -19.78 210 Land of Memnon, King of Ethiopia, the 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 son of . Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Memnonia Fossae -23.63 206.18 Land of Memnon, King of Ethiopia, the Fossae son of Aurora.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Memnonia Sulci Sulci -7.16 184.17 Land of Memnon, King of Ethiopia, the son of Aurora. Morpheos Rupes -36 125.58 In Greek mythology, the god of dreams. Rupes Nectar Canalis -27.72 288 In Greek mythology, the drink of the 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 gods. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1967 IAU. Nectaris Fossae Fossae -23.09 302.84 In Greek mythology, the drink of the gods. Neith Regio Regio 37.67 88 1) Lower world in Egyptian mythology. 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, 2) The city of the warlike goddess of 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 Suis, who was associated with Athena. IAU. Nepenthes Canalis 19.78 100 In Greek legend, a drug which 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 banished pain. It was given to Helen of Antoniadi, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 Troy while she was in Egypt. BAA, 1957 IAU. 9.19 119.42 In Greek legend, a drug which Mensae banished pain. It was given to while she was in Egypt. Nepenthes Planum 14.01 113.79 In Greek legend, a drug which Planum banished pain. It was given to Helen of Troy while she was in Egypt. Nereidum Fretum -44.66 305 In Greek mythology, the daughters of Fretum Nereus and . -37.57 316.79 In Greek mythology, the daughters of Montes Nereus and Doris. Nia Fossae Fossae -14.73 288.23 Classical name for the Gambia, a river in West Africa. Nia Vallis Vallis -53.53 325.19 Classical name for the Gambia, a river in West Africa.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Vallis -28.16 318.32 1) In Sumerian mythology, the god of the underworld. 2) The Sumerian name of the fourth . Noachis Regio -44.66 30 Biblical; pertaining to Noah. 1888 Schiaparelli. Noachis Terra Terra -50.41 354.84 Biblical; pertaining to Noah. Oceanidum Fossa -61.58 330.49 In Greek mythology, the father of the Fossa . Oceanidum Mons -54.93 318.77 In Greek mythology, the father of the Mons nymphs. Ophir Regio -9.88 295 In Judaic legend, the land from which 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 Solomon's Phoenician sailors brought Antoniadi, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. him , variously identified with East Africa, the Far East, or Arabia. Chasma -4 287.65 In Judaic legend, the land from which Solomon's Phoenician sailors brought him gold, variously identified with East Africa, the Far East, or Arabia. Ophir Planum Planum -8.45 302.18 In Judaic legend, the land from which Solomon's Phoenician sailors brought him gold, variously identified with East Africa, the Far East, or Arabia. Ophir Labes Labes -11.01 291.72 In Judaic legend, the land from which Solomon's Phoenician sailors brought him gold, variously identified with East Africa, the Far East, or Arabia. Ophir Catenae Catenae -9.46 300.6 In Judaic legend, the land from which Solomon's Phoenician sailors brought him gold, variously identified with East Africa, the Far East, or Arabia.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Ophir Cavus Cavus -9.89 304.96 In Judaic legend, the land from which Solomon's Phoenician sailors brought him gold, variously identified with East Africa, the Far East, or Arabia. Patera 14.13 178.35 In Greek mythology, the god of the underworld. Regio 59.71 0 1) In Greek mythology, a floating island 1901 Antoniadi, 1957 IAU. where bore and . 2) Ancient name of , a small island off the coast of Sicily near Syracuse. Ortygia Colles Colles 53.9 350.7 1) In Greek mythology, a floating island where Leto bore Apollo and Artemis. 2) Ancient name of Delos, a small island off the coast of Sicily near Syracuse. Pandorae Fretum -24.74 44 Pandora, in Greek legend, the first 1901 Antoniadi, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, Fretum woman, whose name means "the gift of 1957 IAU. all". Dorsum -55.14 318.42 One of the Graces. Dorsum Phaenna Dorsum -53.79 316.71 One of the Graces. Dorsum Phaethontis Regio -49.67 205 The son of Helios, drove Chariot of Sun 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, wildly, so parts of the Earth burst into 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 flame. IAU. Phison Canalis 19.78 40 Biblical first river of Paradise. 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Phison Rupes Rupes 26.7 50.35 Biblical first river of Paradise.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Catena 38.83 256.72 In Greek mythology, the river of fire in Catena the underworld, also known as the Pyriphlegethon, flowing into the . Phrixi Regio Regio -39.67 290 ' Region; Phrixus and sister Helle escaped in on back of ram with . Promethei Sinus Sinus -64.74 80 ' Bay; Greek mythological 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, character. 1957 IAU. Promethei Rupes -75.54 90.24 Prometheus' Bay; Greek mythological Rupes character. Promethei Terra Terra -64.37 97 Prometheus' Bay; Greek mythological character. Promethei Chasma -82.66 141.39 Prometheus' Bay; Greek mythological Chasma character. Promethei Lingula -82.8 119.89 Prometheus' Bay; Greek mythological Lingula character. Promethei Mons Mons -70.57 87.44 Prometheus' Bay; Greek mythological character. Protei Regio Regio -22.76 310 ' Region; Proteus was a sea 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 god with a gift of prophecy. Antoniadi, 1955 BAA, 1967 IAU. Protonilus Canalis 41.66 45 "First " in Greek, designating the 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 eastern part of Canale. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA. Pyramus Fossae Fossae 50.39 66.31 In classical legend, a young Babylonian, the lover of Thisbe.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Pyrrhae Regio Regio -14.83 322 1) In Greek mythology, the daughter of 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 and Pandora, and the wife Antoniadi, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 of Deucalion. 2) In Greek legend, the BAA, 1967 IAU. named assumed by the young in his disguise as a girl when he was hidden by his mother in the court of Lycomedes on the island of Scyrus. Pyrrhae Chaos Chaos -10.46 331.6 1) In Greek mythology, the daughter of Epimetheus and Pandora, and the wife of Deucalion. 2) In Greek legend, the named assumed by the young Achilles in his disguise as a girl when he was hidden by his mother Thetis in the court of Lycomedes on the island of Scyrus. Scopulus Scopulus -25.22 18.34 In Greek mythology, a nymph transformed into a sea monster who terrorizes sailors in the Strait of Messina. Mare Sirenum Mare -29.71 205 Sea of the Sirens. 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Fossae -35.57 197.26 Sea of the Sirens. 1974 IAU. Terra Sirenum Terra -39.49 205.85 Sea of the Sirens. Sisyphi Planum Planum -69.64 6.41 A legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeat the cycle of rolling a heavy rock up a hill in each day only to roll down again as it nears the top.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Sisyphi Cavi Cavi -72.2 353.7 A legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeat the cycle of rolling a heavy rock up a hill in Hades each day only to roll down again as it nears the top. Sisyphi Montes Montes -69.65 13.08 A legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeat the cycle of rolling a heavy rock up a hill in Hades each day only to roll down again as it nears the top. Sisyphi Tholus Tholus -75.68 341.47 A legendary king of Corinth condemned eternally to repeat the cycle of rolling a heavy rock up a hill in Hades each day only to roll down again as it nears the top. Fossae Fossae 49.83 263.91 In Greek mythology, a son of . Tantalus Fluctus Fluctus 35.93 264.32 In Greek mythology, a son of Zeus. Colles Colles 21.24 175.19 In Greek mythology, a name of the underworld. Tartarus Montes Montes 15.46 167.54 In Greek mythology, a name of the underworld. Tartarus Rupes Rupes -6.5 175.71 In Greek mythology, a name of the underworld. Tartarus Scopulus -4.23 177.25 In Greek mythology, a name of the Scopulus underworld. Thaumasia Regio -34.68 275 In Greek mythology, god of clouds, the 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, father of the and of . 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Thaumasia Fossae -47.75 268.95 In Greek mythology, god of clouds, the Fossae father of the Harpies and of Iris.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Thaumasia Planum -21.66 294.78 In Greek mythology, god of clouds, the Planum father of the Harpies and of Iris. Thoth Canalis 29.71 105 1) In Egyptian mythology, the god of 1888 Schiaparelli, 1901 Antoniadi, letters, invention, and wisdom. 2) The 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, first month of the Egyptian calendar. 3) 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. A festival that was observed in ancient Egypt during the month of Thoth. Thyle I Regio -69.78 180 In Greek legend, an island of the far 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 north, possibly associated with middle Antoniadi, 1957 IAU. Norway Thyles Montes Montes -69.88 126.54 In Greek legend, an island of the far north, possibly associated with middle Norway Thyles Rupes Rupes -69.32 132.28 In Greek legend, an island of the far north, possibly associated with middle Norway. Name and feature changes 1984 from Ultimi Cavi and Thyles Chasma. Tithonius Lacus Lacus -4.94 275 Tithonian Lake; received from 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 his wife Eos eternal life but not eternal Antoniadi, . youth. -4.6 275.71 In Greek mythology, the husband of Chasma Aurora. Tithoniae Fossae -4.32 276.96 In Greek mythology, the husband of Fossae Aurora. Tithoniae Catenae -5.5 278.18 In Greek mythology, the husband of Catenae Aurora. Valles 16.23 325.14 In Teutonic mythology, the god of war. Uchronia Regio 69.78 100 Land of Agelessness. 1901 Antoniadi, 1967 IAU.

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Name Type Latitude East Longitude Origin Usage Ulysses Colles Colles 6.14 236.91 Also called , in Greek legend, king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem . Ulysses Patera Patera 2.95 238.58 Also called Odysseus, in Greek legend, king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem Odyssey. Fossae 9.95 236.93 Also called Odysseus, in Greek legend, king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem Odyssey. Ulysses Tholus Tholus 2.96 238.5 Also called Odysseus, in Greek legend, king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem Odyssey. Uranius Dorsum Dorsum 23.79 284.96 Heavenly in Greek. In Greek mythology, one of the , the nine daughters of Zeus and . was the muse of astronomy and celestial forces, and arbitress of fate. Utopia Regio 49.67 110 Nowhere in Greek, used by Thomas 1888 Schiaparelli, 1895 Lowell, 1901 More for the ideal state. Antoniadi, 1905 Lowell, 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1955 BAA, 1957 IAU. Vulcani Pelagus Insula -34.68 345 Roman god of fire. Xanthe Regio 9.88 310 Golden-Yellow Land. 1954 De Vaucouleurs, 1957 IAU. Xanthe Chaos Chaos 11.87 317.78 Golden-Yellow Land.