Saturday, February 26, 2005

Ares

Greek Mythology
God

Name: Ares
Domain: The Greek God of War
Weapon: Blood-Soaked Spear
History:

Although Ares is an immortal, he had been bested by mortal heroes on several occasions. Hercules defeated him in combat. He was also almost killed when two giants stuffed him into a jar. Ares was also injured by another hero during the Trojan War.

Ares is often seen carrying a blood-soaked spear. It is said that his throne on Mt. Olympus is upholstered with human skin.