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Ares.

The Greek god of war, usually described as a son of Zeus and Hera, companion of Eris and Enyo, and by Aphrodite father of Deimos and Phobos.

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name/ˈɛə.ɹiːz/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɛɹ.iz/US
  1. The Greek god of war, usually described as a son of Zeus and Hera, companion of Eris and Enyo, and by Aphrodite father of Deimos and Phobos.

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Where this word comes from

From Latin Arēs, from Ancient Greek Ἄρης (Árēs).

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