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Ares: God Of Bloodshed And Courage

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Ares is the god of bloodshed and courage. Ares was given the role of the god of war because of his cruel, violent, and cowardly ways. Also, when Ares was sent into battle he was feared because of his bloodlust ways. His Roman name is Mars. Ares is also immortal, meaning he will live on Mount Olympus forever. Ares is also one of the twelve Olympians. Although he is not married, he is bound to his lover Aphrodite. The goddess of love that he had 3 children with. When Ares trotted into battle, he was supposedly on a chariot with four fire-breathing horses, while equipped with his spear and shield, and followed by his two children, Deimos and Phobos. Also, his physical attributes consisted of him being 6’1, 500 pounds, muscular, clenched fists that enhanced his stance, …show more content…

In addition to his weaknesses, he too, has strengths. For example, Ares is decisive in serious situations, determined to get what he wants, and freakishly strong. Ares can lift 140,000 pounds with ease! Ares is also fearless. He proves this strength by protecting his offspring, loved ones, and his townspeople during the war. Ares is the son of Hera and maybe Zeus depending on who you ask. Ares has three real siblings, Eileithyia, Hebe, Hephaestus, and Athena his half-sister. Ares had 6 immortal kids Phobos, Harmonia, Eros, Enyalios, Deimos, and Anteros. Ares also had 32 mortal kids, his most famous mortal children were the Amazons. Ares is known for being the spirit and god of battle. Although, he didn’t bring these efforts during the war against Hercules. He wanted to be a braggart so bad that after he lost the first time he tried again, and lost. This is because Hercules was protected from harm by Ares's step-sister, Athena. So the mortal, Hercules, wounded the great god of war, Ares. Ares has the ability to shape into different

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