Ares was the god of war, and son of Zeus and Hera. He represented the raw violence and untamed acts that occurred in wartime, in contrast to Athena, who was a symbol of tactical strategy and military planning. He was the lover of his sister, Aphrodite, who was married to Hephaestus. When the latter found out about the affair, he devised a plan and managed to humiliate both of them. The union of Ares and Aphrodite resulted in the birth of eight children, goddess of peace Harmonia, god of terror Deimos, god of fear Phobos, goddess of revolt Adrestia, god of love Eros ,god of requited love Anteros, god of desire Himeros, and god of yearning Photos