Comparing Zeus And Ares

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Zeus and Ares Two Olympian gods, are father and son: Zeus and Ares. These two gods are somewhat very alike, but at the same time they aren’t. Plus, this essay has engaging information. Furthermore, the information that has been given are talking about how and why Zeus and Ares are similar. Not only that, but it will be some fascinating facts. First would be Ares, Ares is the god of war, whose roman name Mars, son of the supreme god and of the oplympians, Zeus. In ancient times a war had began between the Mycenaean, where Ares was. The war was made because the Olympians nelieved Ares would be a success in war. Additionally, Ares would where his battle clothes consistently. Suprisingly, even though his the god of war he is young, handsome, and strong, yet, he is the most unpopular god of all the Olympians because of his quick …show more content…
His roman name is Jupiter. Zeus is married to Hero the queen of the Greek gods, where they lived in Olympus, the holy place of gods and goddess. His being was viewed in Greece and was a great helping hand during the Trojan war. Moreover, his existence was because of a reason that’s, many people have been given some higher belief. His symbol is the lightning bolt-which is the most known symbol of him using it-, the eagle, the bull, and the oak tree. Lastly, comparing between Zeus’s and Ares’s similarities and differences. Presumbly, Zeus is the god of gods, Ares is the god of war. The two gods have their own symbols as their power to use of their own free will- Zeus uses his thunder bolt as his weapon and symbol for his existence, and Ares’s symbol is his battle clothes to use or wear it during war or even when he isn’t fighting when he wants to walk around with it. Finally, in comparison the similarites Zeus and Ares have is ruling and living together in Olympus, and has the same corresponding way of why they exist and very popular with the

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