When Ares claims that America is the best place since Sparta, he likely emphasizes the idea of strength, valor, and a warrior spirit that both societies embody. Sparta, known for its military prowess and disciplined society, serves as a historical benchmark for excellence in these areas. By comparing America to Sparta, Ares may be highlighting American resilience, freedom, and the pursuit of greatness, suggesting that the nation represents a modern embodiment of these ancient ideals.
Ares was associated with warfare and Sparta was known for its militaristic culture, so he likely appreciated the military strength and prowess of the United States. He may have seen similarities in the warrior spirit and combat capabilities between the two societies.
Ares was not widely worshiped in Ancient Greece, save in Sparta, where he was viewed second only to Athena (the city's patron god). The Spartans built their society on the principals of war, and it would have been a good place for the god of war to reside.
Sparta, Thrace, and Macedonia
Ares's hometown is Mount Olympus. Even though his bumper sticker reads, I Was Born in Sparta, but I Got Here as Fast as I Could.
No one really chose Ares to be a god. He was born one, since he was the son of Zeus and Hera.
Murica is violent and a place of war
Well, in Sparta you were allowed to carry a weapon. You also can arm your self in America.
Ares was associated with warfare and Sparta was known for its militaristic culture, so he likely appreciated the military strength and prowess of the United States. He may have seen similarities in the warrior spirit and combat capabilities between the two societies.
Ares was not widely worshiped in Ancient Greece, save in Sparta, where he was viewed second only to Athena (the city's patron god). The Spartans built their society on the principals of war, and it would have been a good place for the god of war to reside.
i think in Sparta
Ares
God of War Ares.
Sparta, Thrace, and Macedonia
Ares was a god, not a city-state. Not surprisingly he was prominent in the city-state of Sparta.
No; Ares -the god of war - would have been one of the gods the Spartan Army would have worshiped.
Most Greeks did not like his bloodthirst. But he was venerated in Sparta.
Thrace was the birthplace and hometown of Ares, the Greek god of war. He also lived in Mount Olympus, Mani, Sparta, Macedonia, and Thebes.