Ares
Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera and the god of war. He was a violent god that enjoyed the chaos and bloodshed of war. He was one of the most disliked gods, even by his own parents. Ares lacked morals and unlike Athena, was more interested in destruction instead of the strategy and justice of war. He is often pictured in armor, with a shield and sword/spear and was known for his fearsome war cry. Ares often lost battles because he was always easily outwitted, but that didn’t stop this wild god. Ares wasn’t a complete loner and had many lovers including Aphrodite.
Dionysus
Dionysus was the god of wine and revelry, basically the ultimate party god. He was the son of Zeus and Semele. Hera sought revenge on Dionysus, since she failed to prevent his birth, and when she eventually found him drove him mad for years until he was cured by Cybele. Those who dissatisfied Dionysus were driven mad as punishment but overall he was an admirable god. …show more content…
He was a very charming god but very mischievous. Hermes was also the god of travelers, athletes, and liars. Because of his pranks, Hermes was often in trouble with Zeus. To get out of trouble, Hermes vowed to never lie again and asked to be given the title of Zeus’s messenger. Zeus agreed and gave him a pair of winged golden sandals and a hat which became his symbol. Hermes is best known for escorting shades to the river Styx, undertaking missions for other gods, and just overall being a jack of all trades.
Eros
Son of Ares and Aphrodite, Eros was the god of love. Like Hermes, he was a very mischievous god. He often made others fall in love with the first person they see by striking them with an arrow. Some arrows had gold tips which inspired love, others had lead tips which invoked hatred. Eros is usually depicted as blindfolded carrying a bow and arrow signifying that love is blind. Eros is married to the mortal women turned Greek goddess, Psyche.
Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera and the god of war. He was a violent god that enjoyed the chaos and bloodshed of war. He was one of the most disliked gods, even by his own parents. Ares lacked morals and unlike Athena, was more interested in destruction instead of the strategy and justice of war. He is often pictured in armor, with a shield and sword/spear and was known for his fearsome war cry. Ares often lost battles because he was always easily outwitted, but that didn’t stop this wild god. Ares wasn’t a complete loner and had many lovers including Aphrodite.
Dionysus
Dionysus was the god of wine and revelry, basically the ultimate party god. He was the son of Zeus and Semele. Hera sought revenge on Dionysus, since she failed to prevent his birth, and when she eventually found him drove him mad for years until he was cured by Cybele. Those who dissatisfied Dionysus were driven mad as punishment but overall he was an admirable god. …show more content…
He was a very charming god but very mischievous. Hermes was also the god of travelers, athletes, and liars. Because of his pranks, Hermes was often in trouble with Zeus. To get out of trouble, Hermes vowed to never lie again and asked to be given the title of Zeus’s messenger. Zeus agreed and gave him a pair of winged golden sandals and a hat which became his symbol. Hermes is best known for escorting shades to the river Styx, undertaking missions for other gods, and just overall being a jack of all trades.
Eros
Son of Ares and Aphrodite, Eros was the god of love. Like Hermes, he was a very mischievous god. He often made others fall in love with the first person they see by striking them with an arrow. Some arrows had gold tips which inspired love, others had lead tips which invoked hatred. Eros is usually depicted as blindfolded carrying a bow and arrow signifying that love is blind. Eros is married to the mortal women turned Greek goddess, Psyche.