Ares was the Greek god of war, bloodshed, and cruelty. He is typically depicted with symbols of war like a helmet, shield, and weapons which represent his domain of war. A rooster also represents his masculinity. Ares engaged in an affair with Aphrodite even though she was married to Hephaestus. Their affair was discovered by Helios who told Hephaestus, and Hephaestus constructed a trap to catch the two lovers together. Ares' helpers in war and battle included his sons Deimos and Phobos as well as Enio and Alala.
