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Enyo—Female—Mediterranean
Greek goddess of war. She is variously cited as mother, daughter, and sister
of Ares. She is one of the Graiae, whose very name means ‘horror.’ As such,
she is often depicted covered in blood.Eshara—Female—Middle East
Chaldean goddess of war.Futsu-Nushi-no-Kami—Male—Far East
Japanese god of war, as well as lightning and fire.Guan-di (Also known as Emperor Guan, Kuan-ti, Kuan Yu)—Male—Cen-
tral Asia
Taoist god of war in opposition to the disruption of peace. (Yes, I did say
Taoist. Contrary to popular modern belief, most cultures, religions, and phi-
losophies have recognized the need for war. Perhaps I should say most sur-
viving cultures, religions, and philosophies.)Gun—Male—Africa
African god of iron and war. His name and the attribute of iron affords some
very interesting speculation.Huitzilopochtli (Also known as Uitzilopochtli)—Male—North America
Aztec sun god and god of war. Interestingly enough, he is associated with the
hummingbird. This could be a comment on the swiftness of war.Ictinike—Male—North America
Sioux god of war, as well as the teacher of the Sioux tribes in the art of war.Indra—Male—Near East
Hindu god of war from the time of the Vedics.Inanna—Female—Mediterranean
Sumerian goddess of war.Kartikeya (Also known as Karttikeya, Muruhan, Skanda, and Subramana)—
Male—Near East
Hindu god of war and leader of the divine armies of heaven.Korrawi (Also known as Katukilal)—Female—Near East
Dravidian goddess of war and victory.Ku—Male—Polynesian Islands
Hawaiian creator and god of war.Laran—Male—Mediterranean/Central Europe
Etruscan god of war who is depicted as a boy who is sky clad except for a
helm and carrying only a spear.w WB Chap 14.p65 247 7/11/2003, 6:03 PM