- In English his name means "strength"
- Kratos is the Greek spirit of strength, might, power, and sovereign rule
- He is an angel-like being that was a winged enforcer of Zeus
- In one myth it is said that Kratos is the titan that binded Prometheus at the request of Hephaestus
- In English Bia means "force"
- Bia represents force and bodily strength
- She and her siblings were constant companions and remained loyal to Zeus
- She was also a strong supporter of Zeus in the war againts the Titans
- Alke was the female spirit of battle-strength, prowess, and courage
- She was one of the spirits of the aigis, the tasselled arm-guard of Zeus.
- Even though Ares is the god of a lot of aspects he is also the god of courage
- In several stories that he is the protagonist in he shows great bravery and what a real hero should be
- Ares also is a major diety and is included in different pieces of Greek literature and overall culture
Courage in Greek Mythology
By: Citlali Ortega
Ares
Alke
Bia
Kratos
Significance
- Courage, bravery, and strength are traits that the "epic hero" tends to have
- These traits are also present in mondern leaders and the most successful people in society
- Most myths and stories show the hero's courage and bravery through the obstacles they face and how they over come them by not being afraid to