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Bellona (goddess)
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For other uses, see Bellona (disambiguation).
Bellona (IPA: [bɛlˈloːna]) was an ancient Roman goddess of war. Her main attribute is the military helmet worn on her head; she often holds a sword, spear, or shield, and brandishes a torch or whip as she rides into battle in a four-horse chariot. She had many temples throughout the Roman Empire.[1] She is known for her temple outside of Rome being the official decision making centre in regards to war and for her bloodlust and madness in battle.[2] Her iconography was extended by painters and sculptors following the Renaissance.
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Bellona | |
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Goddess of War, Destruction, Conquest, and Bloodlust | |
![]() A bust of Bellona by Jan Cosijn, a 1697 victory celebration over a Brussels doorway | |
Symbol | Military helmet and torch |
Genealogy | |
Parents | Jupiter and Juno |
Siblings | Mars, Vulcan, Juventas, Discordia, Lucina |
Consort | Mars |
Equivalents | |
Greek equivalent | Enyo |
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