war god
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Definition
Noun: A deity specifically associated with warfare, believed to grant victory, offer protection in battle, or embody the principles and fury of combat. This term refers to a god whose primary domain or a major aspect of their divinity is war.
Usage
The term "war god" is used to classify a deity within a pantheon or belief system. It is a common noun, not a proper name, and is often preceded by an article (a, the) or a possessive. It can be used in historical, mythological, religious, and comparative contexts.
Examples
- General Reference:
- Mars was the Roman war god.
- Many ancient cultures had a primary war god in their mythology.
- Descriptive Use:
- The tribe prayed to their war god before the battle.
- Ares, the Greek war god, was often depicted with a spear and helmet.
Advanced Usage
- "to be a war god": Used to describe the defining characteristic of a deity.
- In that pantheon, he is not just a protector but a war god.
- Conceptual Use: Can be used metaphorically or conceptually in discussions of mythology and religion.
- The concept of a war god reflects the importance of conflict in that society's worldview.
Variants and Related Words
- God of war: A synonymous phrase with identical meaning.
- Odin is known as a god of war in Norse mythology.
- Warlike deity: A more descriptive term with a similar meaning.
- Warrior god: Emphasizes the martial, fighting aspect of the deity.
Synonyms
- Deity of war
- God of battle
- Martial deity
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Favorite of the war god: Describes a warrior who is consistently successful in battle, as if blessed.
- The undefeated general was considered the favorite of the war god.
- To invoke the war god: To pray or call upon such a deity for aid in combat.
- Before the charge, the soldiers invoked the war god.
Noun
- a god worshipped as giving victory in war