Ares, God of War
God of: War (the physical aspect - Athena is the goddess of the strategical aspect).
Job: Being him.
Characteristics: Bloodthirsty. Although he acts brave and seems frightening, he is actually quite cowardly.
Appearance: A young man in armour (a typical Greek soldier). He is often indistinguishable from a mortal warrior.
Symbols / Sacred Objects: Vultures, dogs, spears
Roman Name: Mars
Parents: Hera and Zeus.
Married to: No one (why would anyone want to?!)
Strengths: Decisive, determined
Weaknesses: Impulsive (never thinks twice), bloodthirsty
Cool Facts:
#1 Most unpopular Olympian. Hated by his own parents. In fact, in the Iliad, Zeus says that he is the god most hateful to him. Harsh, especially coming from your own dad.
#2 Ares doesn't actually appear very often in Greek Mythology.
#3 He was more of a major god, and was worshipped more in Roman Mythology (where the gods were more warlike in general).
#4 One of the only people (or gods) alive who can actually pick a fight with an empty room.
Job: Being him.
Characteristics: Bloodthirsty. Although he acts brave and seems frightening, he is actually quite cowardly.
Appearance: A young man in armour (a typical Greek soldier). He is often indistinguishable from a mortal warrior.
Symbols / Sacred Objects: Vultures, dogs, spears
Roman Name: Mars
Parents: Hera and Zeus.
Married to: No one (why would anyone want to?!)
Strengths: Decisive, determined
Weaknesses: Impulsive (never thinks twice), bloodthirsty
Cool Facts:
#1 Most unpopular Olympian. Hated by his own parents. In fact, in the Iliad, Zeus says that he is the god most hateful to him. Harsh, especially coming from your own dad.
#2 Ares doesn't actually appear very often in Greek Mythology.
#3 He was more of a major god, and was worshipped more in Roman Mythology (where the gods were more warlike in general).
#4 One of the only people (or gods) alive who can actually pick a fight with an empty room.