Ares

Ares

Ares (Ancient Greek: Αρης, literally meaning "battle") was the god of chaotic war, bloodshed, violence, and strife. In Greek literature, he often represents the physical or violent and untamed aspect of war, in contrast to his sister the armored Athena, whose functions as a goddess of intelligence include military strategy and generalship. He is also often called the God of Courage, though Homer's Iliad depicts him as running away when he is injured by Diomedes and Athena.

Myths

The Aloadae

There was once a pair of giants called the Aloadae. They were twins and they believed that they were better than the gods. But each brother loved one goddess, Artemis and Hera. The Aloadae built a mountain as high as Mt. Olympus and began to attack the Olympians. Then they decided that this was not working so they came over to Olympus. They locked Ares in a bronze jar and there he stayed for 13 months only to find that the other Olympians had found a way to trick the twins into killing each other. Hermes later freed him from the jar after 13 months.

Sphere of Control

Ares is the Greek god of war, battlelust, and manly courage. He is very ferocious and many people fear him.

Parents

Zeus and Hera

Spouse & Lovers

• Aphrodite
• Queen Otrera
• Enyo

Children

• Deimos (Son)
• Phobos (Son)
• Kyknus (Son)
• Eros (Son)
• Psykhe (Daughter-in law)
• Harmonia (Daughter)
• Kadmos (Son-in law)
• Hippolyte (Daughter)
• Kyknus (Son)
• Hippolyta
• Antiope
• Melanippe
• Penthesileia
• Asopis

Relationships

Friends

• Hektor
• Hermes
• Hephaistos

Enemies

• Helios
• Adonis
• Kadmos

Trivia

• He supported the Trojans.
• Despite his title and attitude, he is quite spoiled. It is said that when he cries in pain, the shouts reach to Mount Olympus.
• He had a small control of flam and fire, for her burst in to when he was ready for war.

Other Names

• Mars (Roman Mythology)

Symbols

Wild Boar

Spears

Vulture

Gallery of Ares

Porcelain Statue of Ares

The Ludovisi Ares, Roman version of a Greek original c. 320 BC, with 17th-century restorations by Bernini

Statue of Ares

Ares Statue

Mars disarmed by Venus and the Three Graces, by Jacques-Louis David

Ares-Mars represents Tuesday in a mosaic depicting the seven days of the week. He sits on a throne, armed with shield, helm and spear, and is attended by his son Phobos (Fear), and the winged goddess Nike (Victory).

Gigantomachy

Sketch of the other half of the opening battle during the Giant War which was shown in Black and White. Ares with a spear is shown striking down Mimon who was armed with a sword. Apollo who holds a bow in one hand and a sword in the other fights Ephialtes and Hera spear in hand prepares to finish Phoitos who holds only his spear (his shield seems to have fallen).

Ares with a spear is shown striking down Mimon who was armed with a sword.

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