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What was Ares named after?
GENERAL INFO
| SYMBOLS | Spear; Helmet |
|---|---|
| PLANET OF ARES | Mars (named after Mars, the Roman god or war identified with Ares). The Greeks themselves called the planet “Aster Areos” (Star of Ares). |
Why did the Greeks call Mars Ares?
Greeks called the planet Ares after their god of war, while the Romans called it Mars. Its sign is thought to be the shield and sword of Mars.
Who is the lover of Ares?
APHRODITE
APHRODITE The goddess of love and beauty had a long love affair with Ares which lasted for the duration of her marriage to Hephaistos and beyond. She bore him four divine sons and a daughter: Eros, Anteros, Deimos, Phobos and Harmonia.
What does Ares mean in Greek mythology?
The etymology of the name Ares means curse or ruin. Unlike many other religions, such as Roman mythology, the Greeks did not worship war. They were very ambivalent about the God who personified for them the power and bravery needed for victory in war.
What are the children of Ares called?
Children of Ares. 1 Phobos and Deimos. Phobos and Deimos (the gods of fear and terror) were born to Ares by Aphrodite and were known to frequently accompany their father 2 Harmonia. 3 Adrestia. 4 The Erotes. 5 The Amazons.
Why is Ares hill called Ares Hill?
The Areios) is located on the Acropolis of Athens. This place is named for Ares because it is supposedly where his trial was held when he killed Halirrhothius for assulting his daughter, Alcippe. Although Ares was found to be justified for the killing, the hill was decided as the place where all murder trials would be held.
What did Ares do in the Trojan War?
Ares in the Trojan War. Unlike the other gods, Ares chose to go against Zeus in the Trojan War and sided with his lover, Aphrodite. He fought with terrifying rage to help the Trojans in their battle against the Achaeans. At one point, his leadership of the Trojan army almost defeated the Achaeans.