Ares the god of war

Ares is the god of war, and a member of the Twelve Olympians, a son of Zeus and Hera, in Greek mythology. Though often referred to as the Olympian god of warfare, he is more accurately the god of blood thirst, or slaughter personified. Ares is apparently an ancient abstract noun meaning throng of battle, war. He also presides over the weapons of war, the defense and sacking of cities, rebellion and civil order, banditry, manliness and courage.Ares was the great Olympian god of war, battle lust, civil order and manly courage. In Greek art he was depicted as either a mature, bearded warrior dressed in battle arms, or a nude beardless youth with helm and spear. Because of his lack of distinctive attributes he is often difficult to identify in classical art.