Questions: Question 12
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Who was the Greek god of war?
Phobus
Hephaestus
Ares
Apollo
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Transcript text: Question 12
2 pts
Who was the Greek god of war?
Phobus
Hephaestus
Ares
Apollo
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Solution
The answer is Ares: the Greek god of war.
Explanation for each option:
Phobus: Incorrect. Phobus (or Phobos) is not a Greek god of war. In Greek mythology, Phobos is the personification of fear and panic, often associated with Ares as one of his sons.
Hephaestus: Incorrect. Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, and fire. He is known for his skill in metalworking and is not associated with war.
Ares: Correct. Ares is the Greek god of war, representing the brutal and violent aspects of warfare. He is one of the Twelve Olympian gods and is often depicted as a warrior in Greek mythology.
Apollo: Incorrect. Apollo is the Greek god of many things, including music, poetry, prophecy, and healing, but he is not associated with war.