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Ares, the Greek god of war, is one of the most controversial and misunderstood figures in all of mythology. Known for his temper, chaotic nature, and frequent defeats, Ares was often mocked by his fellow Olympians and defeated by mortals despite his divine strength. But was Ares really just a ruthless, one-dimensional villain? In this video, we explore the myths that shaped his reputation, his difficult childhood under Zeus and Hera, and his humiliating defeats at the hands of giants, mortals, and even his own siblings. Why did the Greeks have such a complicated relationship with their god of war, and what was the deeper story behind the most hated Olympian? From Homer’s epic character assassination in the Iliad to the surprising respect Ares earned in Sparta — and his transformation into Mars in Roman culture — we’ll uncover why Ares continues to intrigue us today. 🔔 Subscribe to Mysteries of Mythology → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6v91210figZrnMvfnhZhw/?sub_confirmation=1 🌟 Unlock perks → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6v91210figZrnMvfnhZhw/join 🛒 MoM Shop → https://mysteries-of-mythology-shop.fourthwall.com/ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 👀 EXPLORE WORLD MYTHOLOGY: 🐉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL0_ZliVs_5Jt8JeARneJvoH 🔱 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL0IOUbcj1uejqw78Er8-k4R 🐺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL17EkaJhLWc6C_z-bK1ghUN 🪲 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL1jxMQav5cy4PTi5SX5IzGz 🐺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL3-_SinrqscttnhvJRmPPjn ⚔️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL0E0Y2EvzSH1RpZvPhxIori 👹 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL2Pu3cYO0BhzJok70buYWNj 🪶 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL2t37sQPR5iSAnhpURkxazI 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ♦️ Connect with Mysteries of Mythology ♦️ 🌐 Website: https://mysteriesofmythology.com/ 💬 Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/erE273UZme 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesofmythology/ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ⏳ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction to Ares 01:58 - A Bad Start 03:29 - I Blame the Parents 07:29 - Ares Greatest Hits 10:33 - Caught In Her Net 14:05 - The Homer Problem 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 📚 SOURCES & CREDITS: Thanks to my community as always! – Homer, The Iliad, Book 5 — Ares wounded by Diomedes (translated by A.T. Murray, Perseus Project) 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0134:book=5 – Homer, The Iliad, Book 5 — Zeus rebukes Ares as "the most hateful of all gods" 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0134:book=5:card=889 – Homer, The Iliad, Book 21 — Athena defeats Ares with a boulder 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0134:book=21:card=391 – Pausanias, Description of Greece, 3.19.7 — Spartans' chained statue of Ares 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0160:book=3:chapter=19 – Apollodorus, Bibliotheca, 1.7.1 — Ares trapped in a jar by the Aloadae giants 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0022:book=1:chapter=7:section=1 – Homer, Odyssey, Book 8 — Hephaestus catches Ares and Aphrodite in his net 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0136:book=8:card=266 – Pausanias, Description of Greece, 1.28.2 — Ares’ trial at the Areopagus 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0160:book=1:chapter=28 – Euripides, Alcestis, line 143 — Ares called "blood-stained" and "bane of mortals" 🔗 http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus:text:1999.01.0132:card=1:line=143 #Ares #GreekMythology #Mythology #AncientGreece #GreekGods #Olympians #GreekMyths #WarGod #History #Legends #MythologicalStories #MysteriesOfMythology #GreekWarriors #AncientMyths #AresGreekGod #GreekLegends