How Ancient Greek Gods Were Planted In Ancient Greece

In Homer’s epic poem the Iliad, gods and goddesses play an important role in influencing the lives of humans, and Athena is an important part of the war. The goddess Athena is written mostly as a mortal, where she signifies the personification of war. Both sides of the war know that with Athena, they will not lose. This is probably why she is the most significant minor character. Athena is the most significant minor character because she is brave, wise, and she is a warrior. Athena plays a significant role in the unfolding drama, because both the Greeks and the Trojans know that her favor, they cannot be defeated.

Athena (born of Zeus and Metis) and Ares (born of Zeus and Hera) were both associated with war and battle. Ares represented violence and bloodlust. In contrast, Athena was a symbol of tactical strategy and military planning. Another difference between Athena and Ares is that Athena was Zeus favorite child. However, Zeus hated Ares the most. A similarities between Athena and Ares is that they both never marry. However, unlike Ares, who had several relationships, Athena never had a lover. Another difference between Athena and Ares is that Athena was Zeus favorite child. However, Zeus hated Ares the

Athena had an unusual mythical birth. According to Messagenet Research, her mother was Metis and her father, Zeus. When Zeus discovered that Metis was pregnant, he feared that the child

In the Iliad Homer paints an unfavorable picture of Ares-- one that does not necessarily agree with what was believed in cult in ancient Greece. Many people treat this depiction of the god of war as the whole truth about him, failing to realize that in cult, Ares was viewed as a more three-dimensional deity. Because of a lack of research, and a general disregard for the faith of the ancient Greek people in favor of their impressive literature, Ares is viewed in a severely negative light by people in the modern world.

As a resident on Mount Olympus, Athena rightfully represents both intelligence and strategy (Grant, Hazel 83). Symbols that identify with the goddess include the owl for wisdom and the olive

Athena and Ares share many common characteristics and many differences. One major similarity is that they are both deities who’s realm of power deals with warfare. The difference in this, though, is that Ares is a god of brutal and simple warfare. He is sometimes even known simply as a butcher, and the Greeks did not respect him as much as Athena. Athena, on the contrary, is a goddess of strategic warfare, and is very respected because of it. Another similarity they hold is that they are both children of Zeus, although under very different circumstances. Ares had a normal birth, whereas Athena was born out of Zeus’ skull after Zeus had swallowed Athena’s pregnant mother.

Ares was the Greek god of war and the most unpopular god because of his aggressiveness, quick temper and his unquenchable thirst for conflict. Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera and is from Thrace, home of a fierce people in the northeast of Greece. Ares was noted for his beauty and courage, which helped him win the affections of Aphrodite (which at the time was married to Hephaistos). When he was caught, the punishment was temporary banishment from Mount Olympus. Ares represented the more brutal and bloody side of war, which was in contrast to Athena who represented the strategic side of war. Ares was usually accompanied by his children with Aphrodite, Phobos, and Deimos. Although Ares embodied the physical aggression for success in war the Greeks thought of him as dangerous and an overwhelming instable force in battle. The "Roman Counterpart" (Roman equivalents) to Ares was Mars, who was also known as "The Father to The Roman People." Ares' worship was largely in the northern areas of Greece, and, although devoid of the social, moral, and theological associations usual with major deities, his cult had many interesting local features. At Sparta, in early times, at least, human sacrifices were made to him from among the prisoners of war. Ares' special powers were those of strength and physicality. As the god of war, he was a superior fighter in battle and caused great bloodshed and destruction wherever he went. Ares was usually pictured as a warrior carrying a spear and a shield. No one really liked his activities because, wherever he went, he left traces of misfortune and aberration behind. In Sparta, Ares was viewed as a model soldier: his resilience, physical strength, and military intelligence were unrivaled. An ancient statue, representing the god in chains, suggests that the martial spirit and victory were to be kept in the city of Sparta. That the Spartans admired him is indicative of the cultural divisions that existed between themselves and other Greeks

She is said to have the perfect blend of her father and mother's personality. Zeus being the most powerful God and Metis is the wisest Goddess, Athena is the perfect sum of the two. These two features made for a splendid and tolerant

Athena Polias, one of the most important roles of Athenian history. She is the daughter of Zeus, the great god of ancient Greece, and Metis. Her birth was unlike any other. Once Zeus discovered that upon Athena’s birth, she would overthrow his power of ancient Greece, he flattered Metis until the opportunity that he could swallow her along with the unborn child. One day, Zeus had been complaining of a headache, and ordered one of the gods to split his head open to discover what had been going on. Once his head was sliced with an axe, Athena appeared fully grown and complete with armour, ready for battle, giving for the name “goddess of war”. Though what seems to be an obscure normal father-daughter relationship, it is believed that Athena

Son of Zeus and Hera. Referred to as the God of War he represented the bad aspects of battle.he was bested by Heracles in battle and was almost killed when stuffed into a jar by two giants

Athena to me is a show of empowerment to woman. She had two very differently respectful sides, much like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. She is known as both the Goddess of Wisdom and of War. She also possessed traits of peace, protection and healing. Athena promised victory to the Greeks who respected and worshiped her so she gained the name Athena Nike, meaning victory. Away from her brutal traits Athena was also a protective of the arts, such as weaving and embroidery. She was also said to have taught men the art of farming and she also invented the arts and crafts of pottery , shoe making, etching, construction and metalworking. Athena also believed in feminism, which, meant that she believed that men and woman deserved equal rights, which she

Athena, to the Greeks, was the goddess of wisdom, war, and the crafts. She was the wisest, most courageous, and certainly the most resourceful of the Olympian gods. Athena was also known for her association

Athena’s birth is unique. Zeus had a premonition that Metis would give birth to a son who would overpower him. In knowing this he decided to swallow Metis while she was pregnant. She gave birth to Athena in Zeus’s belly, and was pushed out of his head. She came out wearing armor with a spear. Zeus was proud that it was a girl. He gave her great power, and became his second. Before being born, Metis told Athena that she was going to have the power over craftsmanship, war, wisdom, and being a patron (to those in need). Athena’s siblings were Apollo, Artemis, and Ares. Her friends were Nike, they were close, Odysseus, and the Greeks, helped them in the Trojan war. Athena had enemies like Arachne, challenged her in weaving, Poseidon, competed for

Ares the Olympian God of War also known as Mars in Roman culture. Ares is known as a short-tempered man,who represented war, violence, and victory. Ares can usually be seen with his shield, spear ,and helm. Ares is very rarely seen in literature in comparison to other gods, but when he is he is usually being embarrassed by the other gods. Ares is also known for his part in the Trojan war when he chose the losing side of the war. Ares is the God of War, son of Zeus and Hera, and one of the most prominent and powerful Gods of Olympus. He was born after the Great War of the Gods and Titans.(ARES - Greek God of War & Battlelust)

In Ancient Greece times, people worshiped many gods and goddesses. There were sea gods, sky gods, and even wine gods. But Athena (or Minerva)  was the goddess of Battle and wisdom. She stood for strategy and watchfulness. Many people worshiped her in times of war so they can win their battle. Athena was an important god and she was loyal to her people.