Ares God of Destruction

RELATION TO ZEUS

• Ares was the son to both Zeus and Hera.

POSITIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF ARES

• Ares was considered decisive.
• Ares was considered determined.

NEGATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF ARES

• Ares had a quick temper.
• Ares was a murderer.
• Ares was considered a coward.
• Was incredible disliked among men and his peers.

SPECIAL DEDICATIONS TO ARES

• A statue called Ares Borghese.
• A statue called Ares "Mars Ludovisi."
• Two temples that are located on Athens and modern day Turkey.

LIFE OF ARES

• Ares was born in Mount Olympus. His parents Zeus and Hera did not think fondly of him.
• Was kicked out of Mount Olympus once.
• Murder Poseidon's son Halierrhothios for raping his daughter Alkippe.
• Supported and helped lead Trojans in Trojan war.
• Was injured by Diomedes with a spear and knocked out by Athena, who supported the Achaens.
• Ares was married to Aphrodite.