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The Gods Of Ares: The Greek God Of War

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Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera. He is part of the twelve Olympians and is also the most hated out of all twelve gods. Ares is the god of war and is well known for his quick anger, temper, jealousy, and his love affairs. He often wants what is not his. Ares is also one of the most compassionate gods there is. Will he ever find his true love.
Ares has trouble when he finds an attractive woman it’s hard for him to contain himself. When I say contain I mean he has to meet the woman and make her “his”. Five godesses, seven semi-divine loves, and fourteen mortals. All of his mortal loves came from Greece. Most of them borne him off spring. One of the most well known relationships was with Aphrodite and most of their relationship lasted throughout …show more content…

Eros complained that his javelin was too heavy and wanted Ares to hold it. Jokingling Ares said it was to heavy and gave it back to Eros. Aphrodite sat back and watched in amusement, and knowing that Ares was the strongest god. The charming and funny Ares has sparked an interest in the heart of Aphrodite.
Hephaistos was sent to earth after being born his mother Hera was ashamed of giving birth to a crippled son. He was raised in a cave and became a very skilled blacksmith. Filled with hate and anger Hephaistos began to send various gifts. Hephaistos sent a golden throne just for Hera. When Hera sat on the throne she could not get up because she was permanently glued to the throne. Worried and trying to seek help the king of all gods Zeus asked for help. He promised that if any god could bring Hephaistos to him that the victorious god could have Aphrodite's hand in marriage.
Ares was up for the challenge and knowing that he was the god of war thought that this would be an easy task. However he was very very wrong. Ares commandingly forced his way to Hephaistos. Only to be stopped and forced to fall back due to the flaming metal falling from the sky. Hephaistos promised to come free his mother only if he could have Aphrodite hand in marriage. Hesitantly Aphrodite married Hephaistos and not

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