What was Ares horse name?

THE HIPPOI AREIOI (Horses of Ares) were four immortal horses named Aithon
Aithon
The ancient Greek word aithôn means "burning", "blazing" or "shining." Less strictly, it can denote the colour red-brown, or "tawny." It is an epithet sometimes applied to animals such as horses at Hom.
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(Aethon), Phlogios (Phlogius), Konabos (Conabus) and Phobos
Phobos
(Greek mythology) A son of Ares (Mars). Also the Greek god of fear. (astronomy) The innermost natural satellite of Mars.
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(Phobus)
which drew the chariot of the god Ares.
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What animal did Ares ride?

CHARIOT Ares drove a golden-reined chariot drawn by four fire-breathing horses. SPEAR Ares brandished a bronze-tipped spear in battle.
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Did Ares ride a horse?

In ancient Greek Archaic and Classical art, Ares is most often depicted wearing full armour and helmet and carrying a shield and spear. In this respect, he may appear indistinguishable from any other armed warrior. Sometimes the Greek deity is shown riding his chariot pulled by fire-breathing horses.
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Did Ares have a animal?

Greek mythology Ares was the god of war. He was one of the 12 major gods believed to live on Mount Olympus. His bird was the vulture, and his animal was the dog. Ares is associated with Mars, the god of war in ancient Roman mythology.
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What is the horse of Greek gods?

Pegasus (Greek: Πήγασος, translit. Pḗgasos; Latin: Pegasus, Pegasos) is a winged divine stallion, usually depicted as pure white in color, in Greek mythology. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
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Who are the 4 horses of Hades?

Chariot & Horses of Hades: Hades drove a golden chariot drawn by a team of four immortal, sable-black horses; Orphnaeus (savage and fleet), Aethon (swifter than an arrow), great Nyctaeus (proud glory of Hell's steeds), and Alastor (branded with the mark of Dis).
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Which Greek god loved horses?

As the god of horses, Poseidon is thought likely to have been introduced to Greece by the earliest Hellenes, who also introduced the first horses to the country about the 2nd century bce. Poseidon himself fathered many horses, best known of which was the winged horse Pegasus by the Gorgon Medusa.
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How was Ares killed?

Death of Ares

Ares pleaded for his life while reminding Kratos of the day that he had saved his life, and how he had only tried to make him a great warrior. Kratos ironically recanted that Ares had "succeeded" in doing that before he impaled him through the chest and killed him.
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What is the dog of Ares?

Graegus, the Dog of War is Ares's favorite pet. Ares once began a war in Tantalus and allowed Graegus to steal and feed upon the bodies of the dead soldiers.
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Who is Ares scared of?

Ares also fled in fear of the giant Typhon when the monster first attacked Olympus, though most other Olympians (other than Zeus) did as well. Even though Ares was the god of war, some say he disturbed the gods with his loud bellows when he lost.
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Does Ares have a chariot?

Ares' War Chariot is the personal chariot of Ares. It is normally driven by either Ares himself or his sons Phobos and Deimos, with the exception of Clarisse La Rue. His demigod sons would normally drive it as a test at the age of fifteen.
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Who was Ares jealous of?

It is said that the boar which killed Adonis was no ordinary beast but the god Ares, who was one of Aphrodite's many lovers. Jealous of her passion for Adonis, Ares, disguised himself in the form of a boar and attacked the young man.
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What is a flying horse called?

Pegasus, in Greek mythology, a winged horse that sprang from the blood of the Gorgon Medusa as she was beheaded by the hero Perseus.
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Did Ares have a girlfriend?

Ares, not always a warrior, was a lover as well. He was known for being the lover of Aphrodite aka Venus, shown with him here, who was married to Hephaestus aka Vulcan, the God of Fire. Seen here with his shield on the ground, Ares is embracing Aphrodite.
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Was Ares ever killed?

In Greek mythology, nobody could kill Ares because he was immortal. However, in various computer games and comics, he was killed by various characters, including Wonder Woman. However, Ares was humiliated and beaten quite a few times, especially when he had an adulterous affair with the goddess Aphrodite.
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Did Ares have kids?

Ares had several children with both goddesses and mortal women. Two of his children with Aphrodite often accompanied him into battle. One was Phobos (the god of fear) and the other was Deimos (the god of terror). He did have some peaceful children including Harmonia (the goddess of harmony) and Eros (the god of love).
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Is Ares a boy or girl?

Ares is male. He is the Greek god of war, and the son of Zeus and Hera.
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Who did Ares marry?

He Never Married

But he still had several love affairs and fathered many children. Ares famously had a love affair with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.
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What was Ares weakness?

He is also associated with vultures and dogs. Strengths:Decisive, determined, fearless. Weaknesses: Impulsive, bloodthirsty, raring for a fight regardless of the consequences.
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What color is Ares hair?

Ares has long red hair, brown eyes, light tan skin and a strong, muscular build. His attire consists of a purple cape, a metal breastplate, a lilac kilt, and armored boots.
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How tall is Ares?

Height: 6 ft. 1 in. Weight: 500 lbs.
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What god is half horse?

Centaur, Greek Kentauros, in Greek mythology, a race of creatures, part horse and part man, dwelling in the mountains of Thessaly and Arcadia.
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Which god invented the horse?

Creating the Horse

One of Poseidon's most famous deeds is the creation of the horse. There are two stories that tell how he did this. The first says that he fell in love with the goddess Demeter. In order to impress her he decided to create the world's most beautiful animal.
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Which god created the first horse?

As a result, Poseidon created the first horse and also became the God of horses. In some versions of this story, several other types of animals were created before the horse as a result of Poseidon's several unsuccessful attempts. By the time the horse was created, Poseidon's passion for Hestia had waned.
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