For questions about Ares the Olympian god of war, battlelust, courage and civil order.
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What differences were there in Greek soldiers worship of Ares and Roman soldiers worship of Mars?
I am looking for a comparison/contrast of war gods. (Feel free to mention other deities in your answer if they are relevant or helpful in explaining)
Considering their direct linkage I am curious to know how Ares and Mars were treated different by…
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How many gods were there in olympus?
Ares and Athena are both gods of war.
About Athena:
Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, mathematics, strength, war strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill in ancient Greek religion and…
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Is there a story that places the Amazons against Ares?
In the 2017 film Wonder Woman, and I assume the comics featuring the eponymous character, the Amazons are associated with Zeus and Ares is their adversary.
This is bizarre. The Amazons are a warlike tribe, skilled in all things war. If anything I…
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Why wouldn't Zeus give Aphrodite to Ares when he was the obvious choice?
Why did Aphrodite have to marry Hephaistos, when Ares was the obvious choice?
As I understand it, the reason for the marriage to Hephaistos, was because Aphrodites' beauty caused conflict. Wouldn't it make more sense to give her to the powerful…
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What source makes the claim that Melanippe is a sister of Hippolyta, Penthesilea, and Antiope, and not just another name for Antiope?
Melanippe. Among others, the Wikipedia page references a Melanippe that is an Amazon, a sister of Hippolyta, Penthesilea and Antiope, and a daughter of Ares.
However, I've only been able to find one original source that mentions who Melanippe is:…
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What is Ares' relationship to Themis?
In Homeric Hymn 8, to Ares, we learn that the god of war is allied to Themis, the personification of justice and fairness:
Ares, exceeding in strength, chariot-rider, golden-helmed, doughty in heart, shield-bearer, Saviour of cities, harnessed in…
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Was Ares a Hero or Villain?
I know Ares is the god of war and all, but in most stories I've read, he mostly acts more like a villain instead of a god. Why would anyone worship such a god? In stark contrast, Mars was widely worshipped.
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Has divine prowess always been considered a factor in determining the outcome of wars?
In reading both fiction and nonfiction materials over the years, involving Egyptian, Roman, Persian, Greek, and Jewish cultures, I have seen statements to the effect that the locals believed their war was won because the god of preference in the…
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What were Ares's powers?
Poseidon, God of the Sea - water powers
Zeus, God of lightning - lightning powers
Hades - God of the Underworld - devilish powers
But what about Ares? Is he good at fighting? Can he summon swords at will? What is a "war" power?
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