Statue of Ares in the Villa of the Emperor Hadrian at Tivoli, Italy
Ares was the Olympian God of War and the figure behind all kind of violence
Interesting Facts about Ares
Ares was the first Greek god to be tried in the hill of Areopagus, the highest council of Ancient Greece. Ares was accused by the Greek god Poseidon for having murdered his son Alirrothios, because Allirrothios attempted to rape Ares' daughter, Alkippe.
The month March was named in honour of Ares (Mars), as war dances where held during that period.
Ares was the Olympian God of War and the figure behind all kind of violence
The month March was named in honour of Ares (Mars), as war dances where held during that period.