Bellona (goddess)

ancient Roman goddess of war, similar to the ancient Greek Enyo

main-belt asteroid

In Greek mythology, Enyo (; ) is a war-goddess, frequently associated with the war-god Ares. The Romans identified her with Bellona.

opera-ballet by Jean-Philippe Rameau

artwork by Thomas Crawford, statue on top of the US Capitol

archaeological site in Rome, Italy

high priest of Comana Cappadocia

In ancient Roman religion and myth, Nerio (or Neriene) was an ancient war goddess and the personification of valor. She was the partner of Mars in ancient cult practices, and was sometimes identified with the goddess Bellona, and occasionally with the goddess Minerva. Spoils taken from enemies were sometimes dedicated to Nerio by the Romans. Nerio was later supplanted by mythologized deities appropriated and adapted from other religions.

cantata by J.S. Bach