Ἄρης

Etymology
Usually derived from the Ionic word, which could be related to 🇨🇬, suggesting a origin.

However, Morris Silver and Pierre Chantraine propose a derivation from instead.

, found in Linear B, is thought to be the oldest attested form of the name.

Pronunciation
The is usually short in Homer and tragedy, but sometimes long, e.g., , ; and Aeschylus and Sophocles regularly use long.

Proper noun

 * 1)  Ares
 * English translation by A.T. Murray @perseus
 * 1) Mars (planet)
 * 2) war, warlike spirit
 * 3) epithet of Zeus, "avenger"
 * 1) war, warlike spirit
 * 2) epithet of Zeus, "avenger"