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Badb—Female—Central Europe
Irish Celtic goddess of war. She not only participates in wars, but also uses
magick against the enemy to cause confusion and defeat. Interestingly enough,
her lore is probably responsible for the term ‘Bad Lands’ as the traditional
name her followers gave to the battle field is ‘Land of Badb.’
Beg-tse—Male—Central Asia
Tibetan god of war who is often depicted with a sword by his side and wear-
ing a full suit of armor. In some traditions, he is the keeper of the divine
teachings of the Buddha.
Belatucadros (Also known as Belatu Cadros)—Male—Central Europe
Welsh Celtic god of war whose name means ‘Fair Shinning One.’ Obviously
not a reference to war being viewed as a negative, even when it is required.
Bellona—Female—Mediterranean
Roman goddess of war. She accompanied Mars and has been cited variously
as his sister, daughter, or wife.
Burijas (Also known as Burigas)—Male—Middle East
Early Iranian god of war.
Bugid Y Aiba—Male—Caribbean
Haitian god of war.
Buluc Chabtan—Male—Central America
Mayan god of war.
Camulus (Also known as Camulos)—Male—Central Europe/Mediterranean
Celtic god of war, particularly among the Gauls. He was identified with Mars
by the Romans.
Cariocienus—Male—Central Europe
Spanish god of war. The Romans linked him to Mars.
Cartimandua—Female—Central Europe
British Celtic folk hero and queen who may be historic figure. Per lore, she
led the descendants of the goddess Brigantia against the Roman Empire.
Caswallawn—Male—Central Europe
Celtic god of war, particularly on the British Isles.
Chemosh—Male—Middle East
Moabian god of war and the chief god of their pantheon. He is the giver of
laws and the event that takes place when those laws are broken. He is equated
to the Babylonian Shamash.
Ek Chuah (Also known as Ekchuah)—Male—Central America
Mayan god of war and patron of the merchant.
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