Virtus
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- For the Italian basketball team, see Virtus Bologna; for the National Catholic program, see Virtus (program); for the Sanmarinese football team, see S.S. Virtus.
In Roman mythology, Virtus was the god of bravery and military strength. His Greek equivalent was Arete. The word "Virtus" has several English equivalencies; primary among these are valor, manliness, excellence and courage. As such, "Virtus" is commonly found in mottos of universities and other entities.