Ares is one among the Greek gods. He is Zeus' first son. Although he is not favored by his parents, or any other gods except for Aphrodite, he is his most loyal lover. The god is often associated with war and violence in all of its ugly forms. He is associated as the god of violence, blood and destruction of life.
Ares was a war goddess
Ares was an ancient Greek war god. He was the god of war. Although Ares was considered the god war, the Greeks believed he could help individuals in their own battles.
He was a lover for Aphrodite
Zeus and Hera had a son named Ares. He was often associated with war, death, and borders. He loved women. A Greek myth reveals that Ares and Aphrodite had a secret relationship. Ares wasn't a popular god in ancient Greek mythology. Hephaestus, his father, held Ares in contempt.
He was a bloodthirsty, ferocious warrior
Ares, god of war was a bloodthirsty madman who thrived off destruction. 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 to indiscriminately slaughter
Ares was the Greek god for war. In mythology, he was the one who broke through the shield and sacked the city. He was the antagonist of Athena who represented a more strategic approach to war and the more violent side. Ares was a violent god and was often pictured with his brothers Phobos and Deimos, as well as his sister, Eris. His symbols are a knife and a spear. He is also associated to the boar, vulture and dead carcasses.
Athena defeated Athena
Athena fell to Ares, and a great sea thundered behind. Their immortal feet shook the earth. Their battle-cries echo across the sky, reaching up to Hades’ abyss as well as down to the gloomy depths. Both men and gods 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. In the city, they erected a statue in chains of Ares.
He is also the Roman god Mars’ ancestor
Ares, the ancestor to the god Mars and father of the founders Romulus, Romulus, and Remus, is known as Ares. Ares was hated by most gods, but was beloved by the goddess Aphrodite. Aphrodite chose handsome Ares, even though she was married to Hephaestus, a mortal god.