Prepare for battle in this week’s episode as we tackle one of the most feared—and misunderstood—gods of Mount Olympus: Ares, the god of war! 🏹⚔️ 

Ares is often seen as the embodiment of mindless violence, chaos, and bloodshed, but there's so much more to this powerful deity than just his love for conflict.

We explore how the ancient Greeks both feared and worshiped Ares, seeing him as both a necessary evil in times of war, and a symbol of pride and destructive power. His worship was violent and visceral, but also filled with paradoxes: while he was the god of conflict, he could also inspire loyalty, courage, and even beauty in battle. 

But Ares isn’t just about destruction. His stories also teach us about the human side of war—the passions, the pride, and the personal costs that come with it. We’ll look at how his myths have shaped our modern understanding of power, violence, and the emotional toll of conflict. 

This marks the penultimate episode in our Olympian Gods series, and we're ending with a bang—so don’t miss out on Ares’ bloody legacy before we dive into the wild and unpredictable world of Dionysus next week!