Ares is one Greek god, and he is Zeus's first child. He is not loved by his parents or any other gods. However, his best friend is Aphrodite. The god is often associated to violence in all its ugly forms and with war. He is associated with violence, blood, indiscriminate killing and the destruction or life.
Ares was a war God
Ares was an ancient Greek war god. He represented the most barbaric and violent aspects of war. He was also the brother of Athena, the goddess of honor and goodwill. While Ares was believed to be the god and protector of war, the Greeks believed Ares could also assist individuals in their personal struggles.
He was a lover Aphrodite.
The god Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera. He was often associated with war, death, and borders. He also loved women. A Greek myth reveals that Ares and Aphrodite had a secret relationship. Ares was not an extremely popular god according to the ancient Greek myths. In fact, he was a god who was often held in contempt by his father, Hephaestus.
He was a bloodthirsty warrior
Ares, the god for war, was a bloodthirsty maniac and thrived on death. From around 1200 BC, the Greeks worshipped him. He was originally born in the country of Thrace, and his people were fearsome. Ares' bloodthirsty nature made him a difficult god to worship and led to many defeats in battle. He was also often put into a pan by giants and was frequently the victim of Athena’s fury.
He was a symbol of indiscriminate slaughter
Ares was the Greek god of war. He was often depicted in mythology by the man who pierces shields and sacks cities. He represented the more brutal side of battle and was opposed to Athena who represents a more strategic manner of war. Ares was a powerful god. He was often pictured alongside his brothers Phobos (and Deimos) and with his sister Eris. His symbols include a spear and a sword. He is also associated the boar and vulture as well as dead carcasses.
Athena defeated Athena
Athena fell to Ares, and a great sea thundered behind. Under their immortal feet, the earth shook. Their battle-cries echo across the sky, reaching up to Hades’ abyss as well as down to the gloomy depths. Both gods, and men, shrieked in pain.
Spartan warriors were fond of him.
The mighty Spartan army was the center of Spartan life. To begin military training, boys as young seven-years old can leave their home. They could not find another vocation or education. The Spartans worshiped the god Ares, who represented the values of Sparta. They erected a statue of the god in chains in the city.
He is the Roman god Mars's ancestor
Ares is the ancestor the god Mars. He was the father of the founders Romulus (Rome), and Remus. The gods hated Ares but Aphrodite loved him. Aphrodite chose handsome Ares, even though she was married to Hephaestus, a mortal god.