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ARES (AIR-eez; Roman name Mars) was the god of war, or more precisely of warlike frenzy. Though an immortal deity, he was bested by Heracles in battle and was almost killed when stuffed into a jar by two giants. When another hero wounded him during the Trojan War, he received scant sympathy from his father Zeus.
In appearance, Ares was handsome and cruel. He is often depicted carrying a bloodstained spear. His throne on Mount Olympus was said to be covered in human skin.
The Roman god Mars, with whom Ares was identified, was the father of Romulus and Remus, the mythological founders of Rome. Thus he was more important to the Romans than his Greek counterpart. He was also more dignified.
The son of ZEUS and HERA, ARES embodied, not just the act, but also the spirit of War. Disliked by most Olympians but loved by APHRODITE, Ares was a god of action and determination. When he was fighting on the side of the TROJANS he was wounded by PALLAS ATHENE (Athena). She donned the helm of Death and, after deflecting his spear, hurled a bolder, knocking Ares senseless. He had to be assisted from the field of battle by Aphrodite. When Ares retreated to MOUNT OLYMPOS (Olympus) his father, Zeus, said (before commanding PAIEON to heal his wounded son) To me you are most hateful of all gods who hold Olympos.
Ares was sometimes accompanied into battle by his sister, ERIS (Goddess of Discord) and HADES (Lord of the Dead). Ares was the father of DEIMOS (Fear) and PHOBOS (Terror), among others. His son KYKNOS was killed by HERAKLES (Heracles) but Ares was unable to avenge the death because Zeus would not permit his least favorite son, Ares, to harm Herakles, his favorite son. Although hated and feared, Ares was honored by all great warriors, even Herakles.
Ares rode into battle on the side of the Trojans with his horses, Flame and Terror, pulling his war chariot. He swooped down to help Aphrodite defend her son AINEIAS (Aeneas) and saved him from sure death at the hands of the ACHAIANS. While Ares protected Aineias with his shield, Aphrodite made her escape to Mount Olympos to tend her wounds. He is most often confused with the Roman god, MARS.
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