In Greek mythology, Phobos (Φόβος) and Deimos (Δεῖμος) were the sons of Ares, the god of war, and Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The names "Phobos" and "Deimos" are both derived from Greek words related to fear and terror. Here's a bit more about their meanings:
Phobos:
Phobos' name comes from the Greek word "phobos" (φόβος), which translates to "fear" or "panic."
He was often depicted as the personification of fear or terror.
Phobos was associated with the fear felt by soldiers in battle, embodying the terror that accompanied the chaos of war.
Deimos:
Deimos' name comes from the Greek word "deimos" (δεῖμος), which can be translated as "dread" or "terror."
He was often depicted as the personification of dread or terror, similar to his brother Phobos.
Deimos represented the ominous foreboding that precedes conflict or disaster.
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