In discussions concerning the mythological figure of Ares, ancient Greeks historically viewed the Olympian god of war with mixed emotions or outright dread because he represented the brutal, chaotic, and bloodthirsty aspects of battle, contrasting sharply with Athena, who governed strategic military tactics. In modern contexts referencing corporate entities or fictional universes sharing the name, public sentiment or antagonism is usually directed at fictional villains in cinematic adaptations or video games, or stems from routine corporate criticisms typical of large financial institutions and alternative asset managers.