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HTML: To link to this page, just copy and paste the link below into your blog, web page or email. 48; Eustath. BBCODE: To link to this page in a forum post or comment box, just copy and paste the link code below: Here's the info you need to cite this page. 519, xvii. Ol. A. R. iii. xiii. Pind. Io! Alternative names: Gender: Female The youths of Sparta sacrificed young dogs to Ares under the name of Enyalius (Paus. But, to Ares (War)? It must run in the family. : p. (Aristoph. Popularity index: 1303. i. Enyo was a Greek Goddess of War and a companion of Ares.She is sometimes identified as the daughter of Zeus and Hera, making her his sister.She is also connected to Eris.Enyo orchestrated the destruction of cities, including Troy.She is the mother of Enyalius by Ares.
Chorus : No! She was the goddess of war and destruction; in some cases, she was closely linked to Eris, goddess of strife. Name: Enyo Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders. Do we sell Enyo graphic novels, books, video or role-playing games (RPG)? 14. Paean, Io! Trygaios (Trygaeus) : As for us, may Fortune favour us! 259, xviii.
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Please mention Godchecker.com when praying to the Gods. Trygaios : Come, all strain at the ropes to tear off the cover. Template:Otheruses Enyo (Greek: Ἐνυώ, English translation: "warlike" in Greek mythology), was an ancient goddess of war, acting as a counterpart and companion to the war god Ares.She is also identified as his sister, and daughter of Zeus and Hera, in a role closely resembling that of Eris; with Homer (in particular) representing the two as the same goddess.
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present, Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present Enyo was a daughter of Zeus and Hera and a minor goddess of war. 651, vii. (Eustath. Just copy the text in the box below. (Copyright notice.) However, she was only a minor war goddess as the main war gods were Ares and Athena. Copyright © 1999-2020 Godchecker, Inc. All rights reserved. 944.) 944.) Enyo was a goddess in Greek mythology, sister and companion of the god of war, Ares, and daughter of Zeus and Hera. If you wish to use our material in your essay, book, article, website or project, please consult our permissions page. Ol.
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[1] ARES & ENYO (Eustathius on Homer 944 / Roman Antiquities) 211, ii. 15, § 5; comp. ix. The name is evidently derived from Enyo, though one tradition derived it from a Thracian Enyalius, who received into his house those only who conquered him in single combat, and for the same reason refused to receive Ares, but the latter slew him. 48; Eustath. 37.) Aristophanes, Peace 453 ff (trans. Article last revised on September 06, 2018 by Rowan Allen. (When the Romans adopted her under the name Bellona things were just as confusing.). The Gods have provided us with a robust privacy and cookie policy which all mortals are advised to read. She is sometimes seen as one of the Graiae. Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. [2] KRONOS & RHEA (Eustathius on Homer 944 / Roman Antiq. Enyo was usually shown as the sister and companion for Ares the God of war. 264, xiii. Dionysus, too, is said to have been surnamed Enyalius. Her best friend is Eris and she’s also one of the Graeae sisters (perhaps an honorary member?). 211, ii. Godchecker guide to Enyo, the Greek Goddess of War from Greek mythology.
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309, xx. ad Hom. ENYALIOS (Enyalius) was a minor god or spirit of war and an attendant of Ares. (Macrob. iii. 166, viii. 309, xx. ad Hom. ENYA′LIUS (Enualios), the warlike, frequently occurs in the Iliad (never in the Odyssey) either as an epithet of Ares, or as a proper name instead of Ares. p. Pull!" O'Neill) (Greek comedy C5th to 4th B.C.) Enyo mainly ruled over war. At a later time, however, Enyalius and Ares were distinguished as two different gods of war, and Enyalius was looked upon as a son of Ares and Enyo, or of Cronos and Rhea. Io! Try entering just the first three or four letters. Goddess of War, Blood and Violence Trygaios : Very well, then!
"[The heroes of a Greek comedy try to release Eirene (Peace) from the pit in which the daimon Polemos (War) has trapped her.] Pind. (Paus. In this passage Ares and Enyalios appear to be two distinct deities.].
519, xvii. Godchecker™ is a trade mark used under license. Not sure of the spelling? 69; comp. ad Hom. ), ENYA′LIUS (Enualios), the warlike, frequently occurs in the Iliad (never in the Odyssey) either as an epithet of Ares, or as a proper name instead of Ares. (xvii. Chorus : No! [N.B.
Pronunciation: Coming soon 259, xviii. 37.) Ares (/ ˈ ɛər iː z /; Ancient Greek: Ἄρης, Áres) is the Greek god of war.He is one of the Twelve Olympians, and the son of Zeus and Hera. Pax, 457; Dionys. A complete bibliography of the translations quoted on this page. The name is eviden… In ancient Greek mythology, Enyo was the goddess of war and destruction. I'll simply say, Io! 264, xiii. 102, Nem. O'Neill) (Greek comedy C5th to 4th B.C.) . 102, Nem. Enyo usually travelled with Ares and Eris into wars.
ix. For all media enquiries please contact us here. In short, Enyo is horrid and horrible and best avoided unless you enjoy that kind of thing. 19.). For official Godchecker merch please visit our God Shop where a wide range of items are available to buy. Chorus : Don't say Paian (Paean), but simply, Io. At a later time, however, Enyalius and Ares were distinguished as two different gods of war, and Enyalius was looked upon as a son of Ares and Enyo, or of Cronos and Rhea. § 9), and near the temple of Hipposthenes, at Sparta, there stood the ancient fettered statue of Enyalius. 673.) Examples: JUPITER, JUP, JUPI, This is not surprising as she’s a close relative of War God Ares.
No! p. (Aristoph. The name Enyalius, though, was usually just a title of Ares. Type: Goddess A. R. iii.