Bellona (goddess)
| Bellona | |
|---|---|
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 | Enyo |
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. 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. Her iconography was extended by painters and sculptors following the Renaissance.