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S9E6 - Nobody Likes Ares (All About Ares)
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' unpopularity stems from his volatile behavior and reputation as a coward, contrasting with Athena's qualities of strategic warfare and leadership.
- Artemis and Apollo ingeniously defeated the Eloidae giants by inciting conflict between them, leveraging Artemis' evasion skills and Apollo's transformative abilities.
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Ares, the Unpopular God of War
Ares, the God of War, is not well-liked by the Greek people or the other gods. While he represents ferociousness in battle and violence, he lacks the qualities associated with strategic warfare and leadership that Athena embodies. Ares' unpopularity stems from his volatile behavior and reputation as a coward. One famous myth involving Ares portrays his secret affair with Aphrodite, which led to humiliation and his subsequent shunning by the other gods.
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