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Bookmark or Share- Ares - World History EncyclopediaAres was the Greek god of war. He was perhaps the most unpopular of all the Olympian gods because of his quick temper, aggressiveness, and unquenchable thirst for conflict. Ares famously seduced Aphrodite, unsuccessfully fought with Hercules, and enraged Poseidon by killing his son Halirrhothios. One of the most human of the 12 Olympian gods ...
- Myths and Facts About Ares - Greek God of War - World History EduAres- Myths and Facts. Known for his impulsiveness and unrelenting thirst for blood, Ares, the Greek god of war, was feared by men and Greek deities. Among all the major Greek gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus (the gods’ home), Ares was the most despised as well. The warrior god was always red hot and burning with rage.
- ⚔ Ares :: Greek War GodAres is the Olympian god of war. However, unlike Athena, he represents merely its destructive capacity and is typically the personification of sheer violence and brutality. Consequently, he was loved neither by gods nor by men. That is, with the exception of Aphrodite, who bore him many children out of wedlock.
- Ares | God, Myths, Siblings, Family, & Facts | BritannicaAres’ worship was largely in the northern areas of Greece, and, although devoid of the social, moral, and theological associations usual with major deities, his cult had many interesting local features. At Sparta, in early times, at least, human sacrifices were made to him from among the prisoners of war.In addition, a nocturnal offering of dogs—an unusual sacrificial victim, which might ...
- Ares, the Greek God of War - Learn ReligionsAres had a daughter, Alkippe, and Poseidon’s son Halirrhothios attempted to rape her. Ares interrupted before the act was completed, and promptly killed Halirrhothios. Poseidon, livid at the murder of one of his own children, put Ares on trial before the twelve gods of Olympus. Ares was acquitted, as his violent actions were justified.
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