Ares
[ air-eez ]
/ ˈɛər iz /
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noun
the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
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Ares
/ (ˈɛəriːz) /
noun
Greek myth the god of war, born of Zeus and HeraRoman counterpart: Mars
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Cultural definitions for Ares
Ares
[Roman name Mars]
[ (air-eez) ]
The Greek and Roman god of war, brutal and bloodthirsty. He was the son of Zeus and Hera.
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