𓆩Ares𓆪

Occupation God of War

Home Olympus

Likes Creating wars, provoking fights on Twitter, Aphrodite

He doesn't like it. Percy Jackson, children, Athena

Powers and abilities Super strength

Paraphernalia Sword

Status Active

Family information

Country Zeus (father) Hera (mother)

Brothers Hephaestus (maternal half-brother) Athena (paternal half-sister) Hermes (paternal half-brother) Dionysus (paternal half-brother) Artemis (paternal half-sister) Tantalus (paternal half-brother) Talia Grace (paternal half-sister) Hercules (paternal half-brother) Apollo (paternal half-brother) Perseus (paternal half-brother)

Other relatives Cronos (grandfather)

Partner(s) Aphrodite (lover)

Children Clarisse La Rue (daughter) Ares Cabin Kids.

"Olympic athletes fight. We betray. We stab in the back. We push anyone down the stairs to reach the top. And that's why I love my family so much!" Ares

Ares is a secondary character in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He is the god of war and an ally/antagonist of Percy Jackson. He is also the father of Clarisse La Rue.

This article is about the character from the film.

Biographical information

Titles God of War and Violence God of the thirst for battle and of fury.

Status Immortal

Gender Male

Family Zeus (father) Hera (mother) Hephaestus (maternal half-brother) Athena, Artemis, Thalia Grace (paternal half-sisters) Hermes, Dionysus (paternal half-brothers) Clarisse La Rue (daughter)

Affiliation Olympic athletes

Residence Olympus

Physical description Species God

Personality Ares is a strong and confident god with a striking personality. True to his title as God of War, he takes pleasure in forcing people to fight each other, to the point of becoming somewhat euphoric about it. Although not intimidated by his status, he is bothered by being overlooked by other gods, such as Athena, whom he considers overrated. Despite this, he is not inept and demonstrates flashes of quick thinking and deduction, which perfectly suits his role as a master of the art of war.

Physical appearance Ares is a tall man with short hair, usually dressed in a black leather overcoat, jeans, and leather boots. He also wears sunglasses and is often seen riding a motorcycle.

Powers and abilities As the God of War, Ares possesses superhuman strength and endurance. His main weapon is a large broadsword, and his primary mode of transportation is a motorcycle.

The Lightning Thief Ares, the god of war, enjoys chaos and conflict and cares little even for his own family. He torments Hephaestus by stealing Aphrodite, but ends up losing his shield, hidden in the blacksmith god's amusement park. Despite having several children, such as Clarisse La Rue, he shows no affection for them. Seeking to provoke the greatest war possible, Ares makes a pact with Luke Castellan to free Kronos and helps steal Zeus's Master Bolt, as well as Hades's Helm of Darkness, to incite even more violence among the gods. On his way to the mission, he encounters Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, talks to them, and "helps" them recover their shield, keeping Grover as collateral. Secretly, he hides the Bolt in Percy's backpack and sends them to Las Vegas. After the trio discovers the truth, Ares confronts Percy on a beach. Despite being a god, Ares is defeated when Percy summons a great wave and wounds him. Humiliated, Ares declares Percy his permanent enemy and flees, leaving behind the Helm of Darkness.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

On the Summer Solstice, Ares and the other gods await Percy Jackson on Olympus for the return of the Master Bolt. When the deadline expires, Zeus declares war, but Percy and Annabeth arrive seconds later with the bolt. Upon returning it, Percy reveals that Luke Castellan was the true thief, preventing immediate conflict between the gods. As the god of war, Ares possesses exceptional abilities: he is a fierce combatant, a master of armed and unarmed combat, with precognition in battle, colossal strength, and vast military experience. His greatest power is the manipulation of war, allowing him to initiate and control large-scale conflicts, influence emotions such as hatred and anger (odicinesis), master weapons (telumkinesis), raise armies, and even draw power from chaos itself and the dead. Furthermore, he possesses limited necromancy, being able to command the spirits of defeated warriors.

The Shield of Ares is the magical shield belonging to the god of war, Ares.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief

Ares, the owner During an encounter with Aphrodite at an amusement park called Waterland, Ares left his shield on the Thrill Ride O' Love roller coaster after discovering it was a trap set by Hephaestus. Ares approached two demigods and a satyr who were nearby, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, and asked them to retrieve the shield in exchange for a ride west. When asked why he didn't retrieve it himself, Ares replied that he didn't have time and was offering them a chance to prove their worth.

When the three arrive at Waterland, Percy and Annabeth head straight to the Thrill Ride O' Love rollercoaster to find the shield. They find it on a boat seat, next to a silk scarf. However, as they pick up the shield, Hephaestus's trap activates, causing the room to fill with metal spiders, which frightens Annabeth. Percy fills the room with water and the two exit the tunnel by boat with the shield, almost crashing into the exit gate.

Upon returning to Ares, Percy confronts him, knowing the ride was a trap, but returns the shield. Ares also keeps his promise and offers the three a ride west in a truck belonging to the Kindness International organization. After retrieving the shield, it transforms into a bulletproof vest that Ares puts on his back.

The War Chariot of Ares is the personal chariot of the god of war. It is usually driven by Ares or his divine sons Phobos and Deimos, and serving as its driver is often a test of courage for his demigod children at the age of fifteen, with the exception of Clarisse La Rue. In The Lightning Thief, Ares appears using the chariot disguised as a motorcycle when he approaches Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, asking them to retrieve his shield. He is also seen waiting for the trio on the beach after their escape from the Underworld. In The Demigod Files, Clarisse is given the honor of driving it for a day, but the chariot is stolen by Phobos and Deimos; with Percy's help, she manages to recover it and return it to the Temple of Ares on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. The chariot has a red and gold appearance, decorated with images of death and destruction. It is pulled by four black horses that spit fire, with manes ablaze. Like Apollo's Solar Chariot, it can transform into various vehicles, such as a car, motorcycle, or tank.

The Sword of Ares is a divine weapon and one of the main symbols of power of the god of war. It possesses the ability to change shape, being able to disguise itself as common objects — such as a hunting knife, baseball bat, shotgun, or even items seen differently by mortals through the Mist. In The Lightning Thief, Ares uses the disguised sword when he encounters Percy, Annabeth, and Grover, even threatening a deadly waitress. Later, he duels Percy, likely using the sword before Kronos intervenes. In The Titan's Curse, Ares threatens Percy again with the blade, and in The Last Olympian he wields it in the fight against Typhon, managing to wound the monster. In The Blood of Olympus, Ares participates in the final battle against the Giants, although he primarily uses his spear. In its true form, the weapon is a longsword, larger than Riptide, with a skull-shaped pommel and a ruby ​​embedded in the mouth. Interestingly, in classical myths, Ares' symbol was a bloodied spear, suggesting that the sword may take on that form.

The Blessing of Ares (or of Mars, in the Roman form) is a magical blessing granted to the children of the god of war when they are consumed by extreme fury and a desire for combat. It manifests as red flames around the demigod and grants temporary invulnerability, making them immune to pain and physical attacks for the duration of the battle. In The Last Olympian, Clarisse La Rue receives the blessing during the Battle of Manhattan, following Silena's death. Fueled by rage, she defeats a drakon and single-handedly confronts Kronos' army, becoming virtually untouchable. In The Heroes of Olympus, Frank Zhang receives the Blessing of Mars twice. The first occurs in Venice, when he single-handedly faces countless monsters to save his friends; the second happens in The House of Hades, when he leads an army of the undead against the forces of Gaia. During the blessing, Frank feels extreme energy and fluidity in combat, but becomes exhausted when it wears off. Unlike Clarisse, the blessing seems to have caused permanent physical changes in Frank, making him taller and more muscular. The Roman version, Mars, tends to value leadership and strategy more, while Ares emphasizes fury and direct combat. Known users of the boon include Clarisse La Rue and Frank Zhang.

Ares's Cabin is located at Camp Half-Blood and is home to the demigod children of the god of war. It was previously led by Clarisse La Rue and is currently led by Sherman Yang. Its appearance is intimidating: painted a garish red, with barbed wire on the roof, a stuffed boar's head at the entrance, and even landmines surrounding it. In alternative versions, such as the graphic novel, it is described as a gray stone building with the same aggressive symbols. Loud rock music often plays inside. The children of Ares undergo a humiliating Initiation Ceremony, which involves plunging their heads into the toilet. Percy Jackson managed to resist using his powers. They possess war-related skills, such as advanced mastery of weapons (telumkinesis), rage induction (odicinesis), enhanced strength and agility, a natural talent for combat and military strategy, as well as limited necromancy. When they demonstrate extreme bravery, they can receive the Blessing of Ares, which grants temporary invulnerability enveloped in an aura of red fire. Among his magical items are war chariots, including a flying chariot (later destroyed) and a blood-red chariot pulled by skeleton horses.