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ARES

God of War • Master of Battle • Spirit of Courage

The fierce Ares embodies the brutal and violent aspects of warfare, representing the raw courage and bloodlust found on battlefields. As the god of war, Ares thrives in chaos and conflict, inspiring warriors to fight with unbridled ferocity. His children at Camp Half-Blood inherit his warrior spirit, becoming formidable fighters with exceptional combat skills and an unbreakable will to win.

5 Cabin Number
12 Olympian Rank
⚔️ War Domain
Ares, God of War - Fierce warrior deity with armor and weapons

The Fierce God of War

Ares stands as one of the most feared and misunderstood deities in the Greek pantheon, embodying the brutal, chaotic, and violent aspects of warfare. Unlike his sister Athena, who represents strategic warfare and wisdom in battle, Ares revels in the raw bloodlust and courage that drives warriors to fight with reckless abandon.

Born as the son of Zeus and Hera, Ares was one of the few legitimate children of the divine couple, yet he never gained the respect or favor that other Olympians enjoyed. His love for conflict and his quick temper made him unpopular among both gods and mortals, who saw him as necessary but dangerous.

Despite his reputation for brutality, Ares represented the courage and bravery that soldiers needed to face death in battle. He was the patron of warriors who fought not for glory or strategy, but for the pure adrenaline and honor of combat itself. His presence on the battlefield could turn the tide of war through sheer inspiration of fearless fighting spirit.

Powers and Attributes

Ares possessed numerous divine powers that made him formidable in combat and warfare:

  • Superhuman Combat Skills: Unmatched prowess with all weapons and fighting techniques
  • Battle Frenzy: Ability to inspire berserker rage and fearless courage in warriors
  • Weapon Mastery: Expert with swords, spears, shields, and all implements of war
  • Intimidating Presence: Natural ability to strike fear into enemies' hearts
  • Combat Endurance: Supernatural stamina and resilience in prolonged battles
  • Strategic Instincts: Intuitive understanding of battlefield tactics and warrior psychology

Ares in Percy Jackson

In Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, Ares appears as a motorcycle-riding, leather-wearing god who embodies modern warfare and conflict. His Roman form, Mars, represents the more disciplined and honored aspects of military service. Children of Ares at Camp Half-Blood are known for their exceptional fighting abilities, fierce loyalty, and natural leadership in combat situations.

Famous Myths and Stories

⚔️The Trojan War

During the Trojan War, Ares supported the Trojans while his sister Athena aided the Greeks. His involvement brought brutal intensity to battles, though he was ultimately wounded by the Greek hero Diomedes with Athena's help, forcing him to retreat to Olympus.

🗡️The Trial of Ares

When Ares killed Halirrhothius, son of Poseidon, for attempting to assault his daughter Alcippe, he became the first defendant in a murder trial. The court, held on the hill that became known as the Areopagus, acquitted him of the crime.

🛡️Ares and the Amazon Warriors

Ares was the father of the Amazon queen Penthesilea and patron of the warrior women of Themiscyra. The Amazons embodied his ideals of fierce combat and warrior courage, becoming legendary for their fighting prowess.

💔Ares and Aphrodite

Ares' most famous love affair was with Aphrodite, despite her marriage to Hephaestus. When Hephaestus discovered their affair, he trapped them in a golden net for all the gods to see, causing great embarrassment but not ending their passionate relationship.

🐉The Ismenian Dragon

Ares owned a fierce dragon that guarded a sacred spring near Thebes. When Cadmus and his men killed the dragon while seeking water, Ares demanded that Cadmus serve him for eight years as punishment for the dragon's death.

Capture by the Giants

The twin giants Otus and Ephialtes captured Ares and imprisoned him in a bronze jar for thirteen months. He was eventually rescued by Hermes, but the imprisonment left him weakened and humiliated before his fellow Olympians.

Ares at Camp Half-Blood

Ares Cabin 5 at Camp Half-Blood - War-themed structure with weapons and armor
5 Cabin Number

⚔️ Cabin 5 - The House of Ares ⚔️

As the god of war and battle, Ares' cabin stands as a fortress of combat training at Camp Half-Blood. Decorated with weapons and war trophies, Cabin 5 houses the fiercest fighters at camp - natural warriors with exceptional combat skills and unbreakable determination.

Children of Ares are known for their aggressive fighting style, natural leadership in battle, and fierce loyalty to their friends. They excel in all forms of combat and often lead the camp in capture the flag games and battle training exercises.

⚔️ Combat Mastery
🛡️ Battle Strategy
💪 Physical Strength
🔥 War Rage

Timeline of Ares' Reign

👶Birth of the War God

Born to Zeus and Hera as one of their few legitimate children, establishing his place among the Olympians

⚔️Domain of War

Claimed dominion over warfare, battle, and courage, becoming the patron of warriors across Greece

💔Love and Conflict

Began his passionate affair with Aphrodite, defying her marriage and creating eternal tension with Hephaestus

🏺Imprisonment by Giants

Captured and imprisoned by the Aloadai twins for thirteen months until rescued by Hermes

🛡️The Trojan War

Fought in the Trojan War supporting Troy, clashing with Athena and facing mortal heroes in epic battles

👑Eternal Warrior

Continues to inspire courage and valor in battles across all ages, maintaining his role as war's fierce spirit

The Divine Family of Ares

Zeus, King of the Gods

Zeus

Father & King of Gods

King of the gods and ruler of the sky, Ares' divine father

Hera, Queen of the Gods

Hera

Mother & Queen of Gods

Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage, Ares' protective mother

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

Aphrodite

Lover & Goddess of Love

Goddess of love and beauty, Ares' passionate lover despite her marriage to Hephaestus

Hephaestus, God of Fire

Hephaestus

Brother & Rival

God of fire and forge, Ares' brother and rival for Aphrodite's affections

Athena, Goddess of Wisdom

Athena

Half-Sister & Strategic Rival

Goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, representing the opposite approach to battle

Deimos, God of Terror

Deimos

Son

God of terror and dread, who accompanies Ares into battle

Phobos, God of Fear

Phobos

Son

God of fear and panic, twin brother of Deimos

Harmonia, Goddess of Harmony

Harmonia

Daughter

Goddess of harmony and concord, born from the union of Ares and Aphrodite

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