Ares is one the Greek gods and the first son Zeus and Hera. He is not particularly favored by his parents or any of the other gods, though his most consistent lover is Aphrodite. The god is often associated in some way with violence and war. He is the god who causes bloodshed, violence, indiscriminate murder, and destruction of human life.
Ares was a war goddess
Ares was ancient Greece's 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 considered to be the god for war, the Greeks thought that he could aid individuals in their personal battles.
He was a lover Aphrodite.
The god Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera. He was associated wit death, war and boundaries. He was also a lover for women. A Greek myth describes a secret love story between Ares (the Greek god) and Aphrodite (the Greek goddess). Ares wasn't a popular god in ancient Greek mythology. Hephaestus often held Ares in contempt.
He was a bloodthirsty warrior
Ares, god of war was a bloodthirsty madman who thrived off destruction. From around 1200 BC, the Greeks worshipped him. He was originally from Thrace and his people were feared. Ares' bloodthirsty nature made him a difficult god to worship and led to many defeats in battle. He was also frequently put into a container by giants and was often the victim Of Athena's Retribution.
He was the symbol for indiscriminate slaughter
Ares was the Greek god for war. He is often depicted in mythology as the man who penetrates the shield and sacks the capital. He represented the more brutal side of battle and was opposed to Athena who represents a more strategic manner of war. Ares was a violent god. He was often depicted with his brothers Phobos as well his sister Eris. His symbols are a spear, and a sword. He is also associated with the boar, vulture, and dead carcasses.
Athena defeated him
Athena and Ares battled and fell on each other, a wide sea thundering in the background. 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 gods and men shrieked in pain.
Spartan warriors revered him.
The mighty Spartan army was the center of Spartan life. Boys left home as young as seven years of age to begin their military training. They could not find another vocation or education. The Spartans worshipped the god Ares who represented Sparta's values. They placed a statue with chains of the god in the city.
He is also the Roman god Mars’ ancestor
Ares is the ancestor the god Mars. He was the father of the founders Romulus (Rome), and Remus. Although Ares was disliked by many gods, Aphrodite loved him. Aphrodite preferred handsome Ares to her mortal husband, Hephaestus.