god of war

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A deity specifically associated with warfare: A god worshipped in various mythologies as the patron or personification of war, believed to grant victory, strength, and martial prowess to followers.

Usage
  • The term "god of war" is used to refer to a specific deity from a particular pantheon.
  • It is often capitalized when referring to a specific named deity, e.g., Ares (Greek), Mars (Roman).
  • It functions as a singular noun and can be preceded by articles like "the" when speaking generally.
Examples
  • In Greek mythology, Ares is the god of war.
  • Many ancient cultures had a primary god of war in their pantheon.
  • The temple was dedicated to the god of war.
Advanced Usage
  • The God of War: When capitalized, this can refer to the specific title of a deity, such as Mars, or be used as a metaphorical title for a formidable warrior or leader.
    • The general was feared as the God of War by his enemies.
Variants and Related Words
  • War god: A synonymous term with identical meaning.
  • Deity of war: A more formal synonym.
  • Mars: The Roman god of war.
  • Ares: The Greek god of war.
Synonyms
  • Deity of war
  • War god
  • Martial deity
Antonyms
  • God of peace
  • Goddess of love (in some thematic contrasts, e.g., Ares vs. Aphrodite)
Related Phrases
  • Patron saint of soldiers: A related concept in Christian tradition, though not a god.
  • Bringer of victory: A descriptive phrase often associated with gods of war.
Noun
  1. a god worshipped as giving victory in war

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