Ares in popular culture

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Ares , the ancient Greek god of war, has been a recurring figure in popular culture, appearing in literature, film, television, video games, and comic books. Traditionally depicted as a powerful yet often controversial deity associated with chaos and bloodshed, [1] Ares has been reinterpreted in various ways across different media. In modern storytelling, he is frequently portrayed as a formidable antagonist, embodying the destructive and ruthless aspects of warfare. The character of Ares continues to be adapted and reinterpreted, reflecting changing perspectives on war, power, and mythology in popular culture.

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  1. "ARES - Greek God of War & Battlelust". Theoi Greek Mythology. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  2. "You Are There". Xena: Warrior Princess. 5 February 2001.
  3. "Path Of Vengeance". Xena: Warrior Princess. 12 February 2001.
  4. "Soul Possession". Xena: Warrior Princess. 4 June 2001.
  5. "Ares 3 and the Martian". Jet Propulsion Laboratory .