#i swear if i see one more person treating ares this way i will infact break their kneecaps

[olympushit]

I just read an article that said Ares was the most pathetic greek god.

Let me get that straight.

Ares was the only male greek god that never raped or sexually assaulted any woman in his immortal life.

Ares was the patron god of the Amazons. A feminist community of female warriors was protected by him. Amazons were his loyal daughters.

Ares slew his daughter's rapist and was tried before all of the other gods for homicide.

Ares was the only male greek god that never viewed Aphrodite as a temporary lover, he respected her and loved her for who she was.

Zeus called Ares a double-faced liar just because he didn't agree with his nature and allowed Athena to hurt him.

Ares forgave Cadmos for slewing his child and married him off to hid daughter Harmonia.

Ares freed Thanatos from the chains Sisyphus put him.

Ares was the first god to protect Olympus from Otus and Ephialtes, but when he was trapped by them no other god went to free him.

According to Nonus in Dionysiaca, Ares allows Deimos and Phobos to help Zeus defeat Typhon.

Ares was the god of masculinity, civil order and a fighter for righteousness, referred as the Ally of Themis.

He always stepped in to help his children. He even went as far to disobey Zeus so that he could save his children from danger.

And Ares is pathetic! Like really?

The only argument of his "pathetic" nature was because he lost to Athena. A war isn't meant to always be won. There are the winners and the defeated. He may have been defeated in war but in his life he was a winner, because he faught for what he loved the most with insane ferocity!

Be for fucking real guys!

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[iridiumzer0]

Someone who knows very little mythos: Ares? A good man and a feminist? Yeah right. Ares is a misogynistic bitch who only think about war and bloodshed and doesn't care about anyone!

@olympushit breaking through the room: LISTEN HERE YOU LITTLE-

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[olympushit]

Favorite Ares story? Also, I fucking love your blog. Keep up the work to keep the hate off Ares

Interesting question!

Well, I have 2:

1. When Ares killed Halirrhothious so that he could prevent Alcippe's rape.

This story shows a violent but also a very soft side of Ares. In ancient times raping a woman wasn't considered to be a crime if we actually thought that women had no rights whatsoever. Ares is a loyal dad, who intervenes to save his daughter's dignity without thinking about any beliefs or the social status of women. He knows it's a Disgraceful thing to do and so he behaves in his personal life. He values sexual freedom as long as there is always consent. A man having a feminist nature is what makes women attracted to him, save his good looks. He knows how to respect and treat a woman the right way!

2. When Zeus called him a double-faced liar:

I know it may sound strange, but I have a point. This myth shows how misinterpreted and misunderstood Ares is. His own dad told him that he hated him, his own son. Zeus' marriage with Hera was a forced one, because Hera was raped and didn't want to be wed to Zeus. Their marriage was full of anger, jealousy and dishonesty. Ares is believed to be a child that represented this marriage. He is Zeus' mirror, that constantly reminds Zeus of his mistakes and his violent nature, because even though he was considered to be a god of justice, he acted violently in many occasions.

Ares is a mirror of Zeus, which proves that no one is flawless or picture perfect. There, I wanna add a saying we have here in Greece, "When the parents make sins, then those sins continue to torture their children". I think that Ares is the perfect example to this saying!

There you have it! I hope I didn't confuse you with the second approach, I tried to put it as better as I could! I really liked your question though! Thanks for tge kind words! 💜

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[olympushit]

Idk why but Ares gives me the vibe of a really buff, badass, dressed in a leather jacket dad who will gladly hold the sparkly bag of his very tiny and very adorable preppy toddler girl on his way to the gas station. Its so specific but I can name like 10 other dudes with that vibe.

Ares is just a nice dad you know

Personally I have pictured Ares as a very understanding and patient father. He may not be a very patient god, but as mythology claims he was always present and ready to fight for his children's safety. I also have pictured him as a very cool dad, a dad that values his children's freedom and always encourages them to express their own feelings and talents. In addition, he is very direct and open for any kind of conversation, and supports his children's decisions.

I imagine him as the cool handsome dad, that brings his children to school on his Harley Davidson, wearing a black leather jacket. He is the guy who hits the gym, he is very athletic and claims that he will destroy everyone who will try to harm the ones he loves. Also, he is the guy eho changes roles, he is the bad boy that becomes a lover, a fighter, a son and a father!

If I could choose a song for Ares the dad, that would be Mockingbird by Eminem. As a general, he is always away for war, but he will find a way to be close to his children no matter what, he will do anything for them!

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