Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids S9E6 - Nobody Likes Ares (All About Ares)
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Nov 24, 2023 Learn about the captivating story of Ares, the God of War, and his unfortunate imprisonment. Explore Ares' unpopularity and his scandalous affair with Aphrodite. Discover the tragic love affair between Aphrodite and Adonis that ends in death. Hear about Ares' struggles with mental health and his feeling of not belonging. Experience the epic battle between the giants and the Olympian gods.
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Ares: God of Brutal War
- Ares represents the brutal and aggressive aspects of war rather than strategy or leadership.
- Athena holds the war qualities of strategy and triumph and is more respected by gods and mortals alike.
Ares and Aphrodite's Humiliation
- Ares and Aphrodite were caught in an invisible magical net by Hephaestus, who publicly humiliated them.
- This incident led to their separation and Ares' alienation from the other Olympian gods.
Ares as the Giant Boar
- Aphrodite's love interest, Adonis, died after a fierce boar attack, which was a disguised Ares acting out of jealousy.
- Ares transformed from the boar, showing his destructive response to losing Aphrodite's affection.