Greek Mythology Apollo. Ares (âr´ēz), in Greek religion and mythology, Olympian god of war. He is usually said to be the son of Zeus and Hera; but in some legends he and Eris, his twin sister, were born when Hera touched a flower. A fierce warrior, he loved battle and often took part in conflicts between mortals. Throughout Greek mythology, Eris is portrayed as a mean figure and a troublemaker. She is avoided by many of her fellow gods and goddesses. The only god who can tolerate her is her brother Ares, who often rides into battle with her and rejoices in the horrors of war alongside her. In the Iliad, Homer mentions that she often strides across the Athena, in Greek religion, the city protectress, goddess of war, handicraft, and practical reason, identified by the Romans with Minerva. Representing the intellectual and civilized side of war and the virtues of justice and skill, Athena was superior to Ares, the god of war, who represented mere blood lust. Definition. Zeus was the king of the 12 Olympian gods and the supreme god in Greek religion. Zeus is often referred to as the Father, as the god of thunder, and the 'cloud-gatherer'. Zeus controlled the weather and offered signs and omens. Zeus generally dispensed justice, guaranteeing order amongst both the gods and humanity from his seat high Hermes, Greek god, son of Zeus and the Pleiad Maia; often identified with the Roman Mercury and with Casmilus or Cadmilus, one of the Cabeiri. His name is probably derived from herma ( see herm ), the Greek word for a heap of stones, such as was used in the country to indicate boundaries or as a landmark. The earliest centre of his cult was Eris, in Greco-Roman mythology, the personification of strife. She was called the daughter of Nyx (Night) by Hesiod, but she was sister and companion of Ares (the Roman Mars) in Homer ’s version. Eris is best known for her part in starting the Trojan War. When she alone of the gods was not invited to the marriage of Peleus and Thetis, she "[Ares and Hera stand against Dionysos in his war against the Indians :] Phobos (Rout) and Deimos (Terror) went in their company." Nonnus, Dionysiaca 29. 364 ff : "In hot haste he [Ares] leapt up, and awoke Phobos (Rout) and Deimos (Terror) to yoke his deadly quickrunning car. They obeyed their urgent father. The God of War is the title held by a god who is unmatched in battle tactics, having combat skills and superhuman godly-powers, which makes them a force to be reckoned with. The title was first held by Ares, who was killed and overthrown by a demigod-turned-god, Kratos, in vengeance for the former's role in the latter's family's death. Later, Kratos would become a god himself as the God of War The god of war Ares was one of Zeus and Hera's children, ruling alongside them atop the mystical Mount Olympus, where 12 of the most important gods and goddesses lived. Each of the gods oversaw an 1 Loki Will Go. Atreus Remains. Kratos has developed and matured much throughout the years, and with the Norse Mythology of God of War, Kratos has had another child, that of Atreus. The two have MB29.