Description It's time for two legendary gods of war to clash! The Norse god Odin is the All-father and the god of war, wisdom, and poetry. Facing him is Ares, the Greek god of war and destruction. Odin.s wisdom guides him in combat strategy and protecting heroes in battle. Meanwhile, Ares. brute strength and skill with weapons make him an unstoppable force. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Odin.s and Ares. strengths, powers, and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.