Who is Ares?
Ares is the god of war, battle, and courage. He represents the violent and physical side of war. He is known for being fierce and strong, and he loved being in the middle of battles. Warriors would pray to him for strength.
Powers
- God of war and battles
- Incredible strength and fighting skills
- Can inspire courage in warriors
- Never gets tired in battle
- Expert with all weapons
Symbols
- Sword and spear - his weapons
- Shield and helmet - his armor
- Vulture - circled battlefields
- Dog - loyal and fierce
- Chariot - rode into battle
Family
Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera, king and queen of the gods. Even though his parents were the rulers of Olympus, they didn't always like his violent ways. His sister is Athena, who represents the strategic side of war.
Fun Facts
- His Roman name is Mars
- The planet Mars is named after him (the red planet!)
- Tuesday comes from "Tiw's day" - Tiw was similar to Mars
- He was not as popular as other gods because of his love of fighting
- His chariot was pulled by four fire-breathing horses