What Role Does The Divinity Play In Greek Culture

Role Divinities of war:

Divinity name: Anhur

Culture of origin: Egyptian

Divinity name: Enyo

Culture of origin: Greek

1. How is this divinity portrayed? Describe the divinity’s role in the myth. Anhur was typically depicted as a man with a spear, or a lion headed God. He was known for his ability to fight on the battlefield and was believed to protect the pharaohs and the nation.

Enyo was depicted as a goddess of war and destruction. Considered a sister of Ares, she was also considered to be violent and fierce.

2. Is the divinity male or female? What function does this play? Anhur was a male. The function of this was to relate to the men who would fight on the battlefield and give them someone to believe in or look up to.

Enyo was a female goddess. In Greek culture they believe in balance so naturally

What are the divinity’s attributes, such as divine powers or characteristics? What objects does the divinity possess, such as a weapon or animal, that assist them? Anhur was typically depicted with a spear or lance as he was a fierce warrior and hunter. He was also depicted with a lion’s head to represent his ferocious nature and show his strength.

Enyo was typically depicted as driving the chariot for Ares and would send the warriors into a frenzy. She would also be depicted holding different weapons like swords, spears, and axes.

4. In the myth of origin, how does this divinity compare with other divinities? How does this divinity interact with or compare to divinities of the same sex and to divinities of other sexes? Anhur is like other male divinities because he is depicted as a warrior and a hunter that carries a weapon. This was a common theme for male divinities of this time. Anhur is associated with the goddess Hathor who is the goddess of love, beauty, and motherhood.

Enyo is described similarly to other war deities. She often carried a weapon like a sword or axe. This is common among war deities. Unlike most war deities Enyo is a