Family background
Who was Ares mother
Hera is Ares mother.
What is Ares the god of?
He is the god of war and violence.
How was Aphridiote important to Ares' life?
She is important to his life because she cheated on Hephaestus to be with Ares.
What are Ares' animal symbols that represent him?
His animal symbols include the vulture and the dog.
What did Ares use for a weapon?
Ares used a spear/shield
How did Ares grow up?
Ares grew up on Mount Olympus as the son of Zeus and Hera, absolutely hated by his parents.
Did Ares have cults and worship?
While not as popular as other Olympian gods, Ares had cults, particularly in Sparta, where he was seen as the perfect soldier. His temples were often located on the outskirts of cities.
Who was Ares' rival in warfare?
Athena was Ares's rival in warfare.
What is ares role?
He is the god of the brutal, violent, and chaotic aspects of war, contrasting with his sister Athena, who represents the strategic and wise side of warfare.
Ares General Portrayal
Ares is typically depicted as a strong, muscular, and often fearsome warrior.
How did Ares live during his childhood?
neglect and hardship, including being hated by his parents, Zeus and Hera, and a period where he was captured and imprisoned in a cauldron by giants for months.
What does Ares symbolize in today's world?
Today, Ares is a symbol for the destructive and chaotic nature of war.
why the bloodthirsty nature of Ares made him unpopular?
In contrast to his sister Athena, who represented the strategic and intelligent aspects of war.
What are Ares Companions and Offspring
He was often accompanied by his children Phobos (fear), Deimos (panic), and Eris (strife).
what does the four fire-breathing horses repersent?
the ferocity and chaos of war
How many full siblings does Ares have
Ares has four siblings.
Who did Ares side with in the Trojan War?
Ares sided with the Trojans but was wounded by a mortal, Diomedes, and later defeated by Athena.
How did Hephaestus affect Ares?
The god of the forge, Hephaestus, caught Ares in an affair with his wife, the goddess Aphrodite.
Why did Ares have a murder trail?
His murder trial on the Areopagus in Athens for killing Poseidon's son.
What are the sacred plants/symbols of ares?
Rose and onion.
Who are Ares half-siblings?
Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Dionysus, and Heracles are his half-siblings.
What are the cities where Ares is worshiped in.
Athens and Sparta
How was Ares' life affected by Poseidon?
Ares' life was also affected by Poseidon when he killed Poseidon's son, Halirrhothios, which enraged the sea god.
Who traped Ares in a jar?
The giants Otus and Ephialtes trapped the god Ares in a bronze jar.
What does scared Animals mean?
Symbolize the brutality, ferocity, and grim aspects of war