assyrian empire etc directly deifying ruler imperial cult concept holy war enters new phase development monotheism ancient warfare polytheism classical antiquity pantheon particular attributes interest areas ares personified war received occasional sacrifice armies going war limited cult ares ref name burkert p burkert ''greek religion'' p ref sparta however company youths sacrificed enyalios engaging ritual fighting phoebaeum christianity st bartholomew 's day massacre french
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