It would depend on the culture, but for the ancient Greeks and Romans it would be Ares/Mars. Ares was prodominatly the God of War and battle, but he also presided over strength, agression and masculine virtues. Ares was essentially the embodiment of all traits related to the true "alpha male".
The tradition of associating Mars with masculinity comes from its association with war, which is often linked with traits traditionally associated with masculinity such as aggression and strength. This association has its roots in ancient mythology where Mars was the Roman god of war.
Today, hegemonic masculinity is associated with whiteness and heterosexuality.
Homosexuality and masculinity have little to do with each other.
Femininity = graceful masculinity = strong -apex
Feminine Masculinity ended on 1999-11-09.
Warren Steinberg has written: 'Masculinity' -- subject(s): Contributions in psychology of masculinity, Masculinity (Psychology), Men, Sex role, Psychology
· How do gender and sex contribute to the concepts and constructions of masculinity and femininity?
Ares was mainly known as the Greek god of war, representing the violent and physical aspects of battle. He was also associated with courage and masculinity. Additionally, he was sometimes linked to aspects of chaos, strife, and bloodlust.
Wollstonecraft opposes the idea of women adopting a passive and submissive form of masculinity that reinforces traditional gender roles. Instead, she supports a masculinity that promotes independence, reason, and self-determination in women, enabling them to participate as equal members of society.
Some common characteristics associated with masculinity include strength, courage, independence, assertiveness, and competitiveness. However, it is important to recognize that masculinity can be expressed in a variety of ways and can differ across cultures and individuals.
Masculinity and Me - 2010 was released on: USA: 23 June 2010 (New York City, New York)
they feel that they can protect them