Bellona
ancient Roman goddess of war, similar to the ancient Greek Enyo
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Summary
Bellona is a Roman deity[1].
Key Facts
- Father: Jupiter[2]
- Mother: Juno[3]
- Spouse: Mars[4]
- Sex or gender: female[5]
- Instance of: war deity[6]
- Part of: list of Roman gods and goddesses[7]
- Unmarried partner: Mars[8]
- Said to be the same as: Enyo[9]
- Worshipped by: ancient Roman religion[10]
- Described by source: Pauly–Wissowa[11], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[12], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[13], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[14], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[16], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[17]
- Native label: Bellona[18]
- P14750: BB57-0A34-C0EE-9157-81FA[19]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bellona include HMS Bellona[20], a light cruiser[21] and 28 she[22], an asteroid[23].
Why It Matters
Entities named for her include HMS Bellona[20], a light cruiser[21] and 28 she[22], an asteroid[23].
FAQs
Who were Bellona's parents?
Bellona's father was Jupiter[2]. Bellona's mother was Juno[3].
Who was Bellona married to?
Bellona's spouses include Mars[4].