Ares

Ares is a god in Greek mythology. He is the god of savage war, and represents the untamed, wild aspects of conflict. He is one of the Twelve Olympians. His parents are Zeus and Hera. He had a twin sister called Eris. Neither parent liked him. He is considered murderous and bloody. In the Trojan War, he fought on the side of the Trojans. He had six children with Aphrodite. His homeland is Thrace.

Etymology 
Ares' name is believed to be derived from the Greek word ἀρήσ (arē), the Ionic form of the Doric ἀρά (ara), which translates to "bane" or "ruin".ἀρή, Georg Autenrieth, A Homeric Dictionary. .

Related pages
 Maris - Etruscan mythology version of Ares
 Tyr - Norse mythology version of Ares
 Mars - Roman mythology version of Ares

References

 Other websites 

 Theoi Project, Ares information on Ares from classical literature, images from Greek and Roman art.
 Greek Mythology Link, Ares  summary of Ares in myth

Category:Twelve Olympians