The Iliad · Character
Ares
God of war, who fights on the Trojan side.
minor
Also known as Mars, mighty Mars, Shield-breaking Mars, murderous Mars
First appearance: the iliad
Ares shows up with force in Book V: The Exploits of Diomed. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Leads the Trojans alongside Hector, is later led away by Athena, and is wounded by Diomedes with Athena's help.
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In Book V: The Exploits of Diomed: Leads the Trojans alongside Hector, is later led away by Athena, and is wounded by Diomedes with…
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Character groups
- Major Greek and Trojan Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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