ANCIENT GREEK LYRE - Weeping Sword of Ares | Sounds of Antiquity

The Weeping Sword of Ares is a haunting tale of war, sacrifice, and the heavy burden of unending conflict. The story centers on a mythical weapon forged by Hephaestus at the command of Ares, the god of war, during the height of the divine battles that shaped the ancient world. This sword, said to be imbued with the fury and sorrow of every soldier who had perished in battle, became both a symbol of Ares' might and a curse upon its wielder.
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Legend claims the blade wept not with water, but with the blood of the fallen, an eternal reminder of the cost of war. Its edge was razor-sharp, capable of cutting through the strongest armor and divine barriers, but each strike was said to echo with the cries of those slain, overwhelming even the fiercest warrior with guilt and despair. To hold the Weeping Sword was to feel the weight of countless lives extinguished by its edge—a burden that no mortal, and few gods, could bear for long.
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In one account, the sword was entrusted to a mortal champion, Athemon, who was chosen by Ares to lead an army against a rebellious kingdom defying the gods. With the Weeping Sword in his hand, Athemon became unstoppable, carving a path of destruction that brought the defiant kingdom to its knees. Yet, as victory loomed, the champion began to hear the mournful cries of those he had slain. Each night, he was haunted by visions of blood-soaked battlefields and grieving families. The weapon that had secured his triumph now tormented his soul.
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Unable to endure the curse any longer, Athemon cast the sword into the depths of a sacred river, praying for forgiveness. However, the weapon did not remain lost. Ares, displeased with his champion’s weakness, retrieved the blade and vowed to find a new wielder—one who would embrace its power without succumbing to remorse. The sword passed through the hands of many warriors and demigods, each meeting a tragic end, consumed by the blade's relentless sorrow.
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The Weeping Sword of Ares came to symbolize the dual nature of war: its undeniable necessity and its devastating consequences. While Ares gloried in battle, even he could not deny the profound toll it exacted. Some say the sword’s eternal lament is the only sign of regret Ares has ever shown, a subtle acknowledgment of the lives lost in his name.

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