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'''Ares''' is mentioned as a [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#Lords of Kobol|Lord of Kobol]] as one of two gods given to service in a [[dedication ceremony]] conducted by Sister [[Tivenan]] for [[Nicholas Tyrol]] ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance, Episode 10]])
{{disline|For information on the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)|Cylon]] masquerading as Ares in the [[Maximum Press]] comics, see: [[Ares (Cylon)|Ares]].}}


In Greek mythology, Ares is the son of [[Zeus, Lord of Kobol|Zeus]] and [[Hera, Lord of Kobol|Hera]].


As the god of war in the Greek pantheon, Ares was a chaotic deity that represented more of the violent and sinister grotesque nature of warfare, as opposed to his sister, [[Athena, Lord of Kobol|Athena]].
'''Ares''' (also known as '''Mars''') is mentioned as a [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies#Lords of Kobol|Lord of Kobol]] as one of two gods given to service in a [[dedication ceremony]] conducted by Sister [[Tivenan]] for [[Nicholas Tyrol]] ([[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance|The Resistance, Episode 10]])


The Roman counterpart of Ares is the god, Mars.
An alternative use of the name Ares is Mars. It even appears to be common to refer to this god as Mars {{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)}} and there is even [[Mars Day|a day of the week or holiday]] celebrating this god under the name {{TRS|Occupation}}. Mars is also the primary god worshipped by [[Tauron|Taurons]] (''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''), with [[Sam Adama]] dedicating a large part of his chest tattoo to this God.<ref name="Sam Tattoos">{{cite_web|url=http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/show-patrol/2010/02/exclusive-caprica-producer-jane-espenson-explains-sam-adamas-tattoos.html|title=Exclusive: 'Caprica' producer Jane Espenson explains Sam Adama's tattoos|date=February 17, 2010|accessdate=March 25, 2010|last=Wagner|first=Curt|format=|language=}}</ref>


Ironically, [[Mars Day (holiday)|the holiday]] celebrating this god is named after the Roman equivalent ([[Occupation]]).
The [[Temple of Mars]] is also prominent in Tauron religion, particularly when dealing with how loved ones pass on after a violent act {{CAP|Pilot (Caprica)|del1=y}}.
 
The [[Sons of Ares]] are a militaristic group dedicated to this Lord {{TRS|Escape Velocity}}.


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Ares (also known as Mars) is mentioned as a Lord of Kobol as one of two gods given to service in a dedication ceremony conducted by Sister Tivenan for Nicholas Tyrol (The Resistance, Episode 10)

An alternative use of the name Ares is Mars. It even appears to be common to refer to this god as Mars (CAP: "Pilot") and there is even a day of the week or holiday celebrating this god under the name (TRS: "Occupation"). Mars is also the primary god worshipped by Taurons (Caprica), with Sam Adama dedicating a large part of his chest tattoo to this God.[1]

The Temple of Mars is also prominent in Tauron religion, particularly when dealing with how loved ones pass on after a violent act (CAP: "Pilotdeleted scene).

The Sons of Ares are a militaristic group dedicated to this Lord (TRS: "Escape Velocity").

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Reference[edit]

  1. Wagner, Curt (February 17, 2010). Exclusive: 'Caprica' producer Jane Espenson explains Sam Adama's tattoos (backup available on Archive.org) (in ). Retrieved on March 25, 2010.