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Ares (HtLJ & XWP)
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| Character | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Ares |
| Occupation: | |
| Relationships: | Zeus and Hera (parents), Hephaestus, Apollo, Hermes, Bacchus, Hercules (brothers) Discord, Aphrodite, Athena, Artemis, Persephone (sisters), Cupid, Deimos, Evander, The Destroyer (children), Strife (nephew) |
| Fandom: | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules |
| Other: | Portrayed by Kevin Smith Ares character study by Angelique. (c. 1999) |
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Ares is a recurring character on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Young Hercules, based on the god of war in Greek Mythology. He was played by the late Kevin Tod Smith (the New Zealand actor, not the American director).
One episode on Xena implies that he might be Xena's father, but in many other episodes they carry on an antagonistic flirtation. He has also had canon romantic ties with Xena, Nemesis, Hope, and Eve. He also had his powers/immortality taken away several times throughout the show's existence. Like the actor who played him, Ares was an excellent singer, having some episodes address his musical side.
Pairings
- Ares/Joxer. See also Ares/Joxer? Sure! and Why Joxer and Ares? for meta about the pairing.
- Ares/Xena
- Ares/Gabrielle
- Ares/Iolaus
Tropes & Fanon
My favorite storyline is Ares trying to seduce someone to his side, to his point of view, or to his bed, both as reader and writer. As a reader, when I read this kind of a storyline, I get insight into how Ares works, and it makes me think of how I am writing him, and how I can change it. As a writer, it lets me explore many different facets of Ares' personality; sexy, defiant, submissive, commanding, charming, playful, ruthless, whatever the situation calls for. And that is enjoyable to me as an author. [1]
I guess I like a little mystery and adventure best when it comes right down to it. When Ares uses all of his skills and talents to dominate and take control of a person or a situation…that gets my blood flowing. Smooth and seductive Ares. Yeah....I like that![2]
Example Fanworks
Zines
Vids
- In Joy And Sorrow by SemeTake, a Ares/Iolaus vid.
Meta
- Screentime? We don't need no stinkin' screentime! by marinarusalka, a Ares/Iphicles essay at ship_manifesto (Feb 2005)
Ares-centric Sites & Communities
Archives
- AresJoxerCupidStrife
- The KSA Archive
- The KSAres Archive
- Seduction - dedicated to the pairing Ares/Gabrielle
Webrings
Journal Communities
Links & Resources
- Ares (Xena) at Archive of Our Own
- Ares character filter in FanFiction.Net's Xena category
- Ares at The Xena: Warrior Princess & Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Wiki
- ^ from The Herc-Xenaverse Fanfic Survey, a 1999 survey by Thamiris
- ^ from The Herc-Xenaverse Fanfic Survey, a 1999 survey by Thamiris