Ancient / Classical History

Ares Greek God

The unpopular Greek war god Ares was associated with the revered Roman martial fertility god Mars.

Basic facts about the Roman war god Mars.

Profile of the Greek war god Ares.

Homeric Hymn to Ares (VIII).

The main events in the Roman month of March, which is named in honor of Mars.

Mars is known as the father of Romulus and Remus.

Mars (Ares) and Venus (Aphrodite) caught in a net. The story of the infidelity of Venus with Mars as told by Homer.

List of the mates of Ares and their offspring.

List of the war gods and goddesses.

By Carlos Parada. Ares' parentage, mates and offspring, highlights from his career, and sources.

Poor Ares is disliked, as a murderous, adulterous coward.

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