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Ancient Greek Gods & Goddesses Facts For Children

Ancient Greek Gods & Goddesses Facts For Children

The month of March was named in honour of Ares , and war dances have been held in the course of this time. Ares was the initial Greek god to be attempted on the hill of the Areopagus, the highest council of Ancient Greece. Ares was accused by the Greek god Poseidon of murdering his son Alirrothios since Allirrothios had tried to rape Ares’ daughter Alkippe. Ares was generally depicted with a helmet and a lance, and his symbol was…

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The Myth Of Hercules: Rage, Labors And Forgiveness

The Myth Of Hercules: Rage, Labors And Forgiveness

Heracles gave his bow to POEAS [pee’as], or POIAS, father of PHILOCTETES [fi-lok-tee’teez] or PHILOKTETES , as a reward for lighting the pyre. The mortal part of Heracles perished in the flames, even though his immortal part ascended to Olympus in a chariot sent by Zeus. There Heracles became 1 of the immortal gods he was reconciled with Hera and was provided Hebe as his wife. There are many similarities involving them since they both show fantastic strength and courage…

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