Greek God Of War

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There are many faces of Ares that you see. The myths have him as some cowardly man that backs out of a fight. The media portrays him as a person that has an ego the size of a beluga whale. You see an aggressive man with no self-control. But that’s not who he truly is. That’s not what Ares embodies.

So, who is Ares? The god of war? The god of violence? Not really. Within Greek history, he was less seen as a deity but more an idea. The idea of war and battle, the idea of fighting for your loyalties and your beliefs and most importantly, the idea that fighting will bring change. He wasn’t worshipped but he still gave courage to those who needed it in a time of fear. He still blesses those who need a restraint of violent impulse when someone …show more content…

A character that brought stability and peace after a battle. The founder of the roman people. The survivors of the greek empire found a new respect for Mars after he helped them rebuild a new and much more powerful empire. The Romans saw him as an agriculture guardian, creating and sustaining life.

Ares is the god of war, battle, city defence, civil order, courage and fear. He is the patron of warriors, city defenders, guards, and police. You can tell that he is very much in support of the people who protect our citizens and has been sympathetic to those who are fighting for justice. He has led armies into war and has given courage to generals, who have been fighting to protect the people. Now he wants to fight for your rights and for your safety and most of all your freedom from unnecessary fear that has been planted in your head by the same people that utilise oppression. There are no other gods like him.

He has aggression. Not a quality that is looked upon very kindly but he is not a politician that will sit on his hands and wait for negotiations be completed. His confidence in his allies and his own personal cabinet will put off the enemies. When he fought Hercules, he defended his son's honour and fought with love for his son. When Ares fights for you, he will do so with the same aggression and love of his country as he did with his very own …show more content…

These people have families, and this leaves many children parentless every year. Ares wasn’t an orphan himself, but it wasn’t a secret that his parents, Zeus and Hera, hated him. He knows what it’s like to grow up without having the proper parent figures that everyone deserves to have in their lives. This is why Ares wants to put more money towards orphanages around the world. To make them safer, happier, and more comfortable for kids to live in. Ares hates that kids all over the world have to deal with this horrifying issue, and wants children to have a house they can actually call home. Children are our future leaders, and it is important to him that we provide a stable, supportive home and upbringing for all children to reach their full

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