Greek name: Ares

Roman name: Mars

Epithets (other names): brazen

Parentage: Zeus-Hera

Origin: Thrace

Concerns: warm violence

Attributes: beardless, shield, sword, spear, helmet

Spouse: None

Lover: Aphrodite (Venus)

Divine children:

Mortal children:

Important Myths: Love Affair with Aphrodite

Ares: Images and Texts; see also Ares at www.theoi.com

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