Ares is the Greek god of war and courage. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, and the son of Zeus and Hera.
In Greek mythology, Ares represents the violent and physical untamed aspect of war.
The term "Ares" also refers to:
1. The name of the fourth planet in some science fiction works
2. A series of NASA rockets
3. A character in DC Comics based on the Greek god