[2] KRONOS & RHEA (Eustathius on Homer 944 / Roman Antiq. ENYALIOS (Enyalius) was a minor god or spirit of war and an attendant of Ares. xiii. 519, xvii. 48; Eustath. Io! Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Her best friend is Eris and she’s also one of the Graeae sisters (perhaps an honorary member?). O'Neill) (Greek comedy C5th to 4th B.C.) She was the goddess of war and destruction; in some cases, she was closely linked to Eris, goddess of strife. Enyo mainly ruled over war. A. R. iii. iii. Just copy the text in the box below. 19.). 673.) Pax, 457; Dionys. Copyright © 1999-2020 Godchecker, Inc. All rights reserved. It must run in the family. Enyo was a goddess in Greek mythology, sister and companion of the god of war, Ares, and daughter of Zeus and Hera. Name: Enyo Pronunciation: Coming soon We are often asked about mythology merchandise. 166, viii. (Aristoph. 651, vii. In ancient Greek mythology, Enyo was the goddess of war and destruction. If you wish to use our material in your essay, book, article, website or project, please consult our permissions page. 944.) Enyo usually travelled with Ares and Eris into wars. ad Hom. (xvii. (Paus. ix. Io! For official Godchecker merch please visit our God Shop where a wide range of items are available to buy. Pind. Other references not currently quoted here: Eustathius on Homer 944, Dionysius of Halicarnassus Roman Antiquities 3.48. 651, vii. Alternative names: Gender: Female 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. Enyo was a daughter of Zeus and Hera and a minor goddess of war. 102, Nem. Please do not copy without permission. p. Pind. ad Hom. I'll simply say, Io! 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. xiii. The name Enyalius, though, was usually just a title of Ares. Not sure of the spelling? Trygaios : Very well, then! 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. 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. Trygaios (Trygaeus) : As for us, may Fortune favour us! [1] ARES & ENYO (Eustathius on Homer 944 / Roman Antiquities) 519, xvii. Popularity index: 1303. Io! 69; comp. The Gods have provided us with a robust privacy and cookie policy which all mortals are advised to read. Paean, Io! Aristophanes, Peace 453 ff (trans. Although no-one is quite sure whether she’s his wife, daughter or sister. . i. 102, Nem. : To Hermes, the Kharites (Charites, Graces), the Horai (Horae, Seasons), Aphrodite, Eros (Love)! [N.B. Enyo was a goddess of war in Classical Greek mythology. 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. 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. Sat. p. Goddess of War, Blood and Violence The youths of Sparta sacrificed young dogs to Ares under the name of Enyalius (Paus. The name is eviden… 944.) Enyo was usually shown as the sister and companion for Ares the God of war.