Enyo
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Enyo (1) Greek A goddess of war, specifically
known for sacking cities and towns of the enemy;
daughter of Zeus and Hera; depicted as the sister,
daughter, or mother of the war god Ares, often
included as a companion of Ares when he went into
battle.
Enyo was most known for her terrifying war cry
and was portrayed carrying a lance and torch with
which she incited troops to do battle. She was known
to be the force sent to destroy cities. In Roman
mythology, she took on the traits of Bellona, an
ancient goddess of warfare.
Enyo (2) Greek One of the three graea, who
were daughters of Ceto and Phorcys; sister of
Pemphrado and Dino and of the Gorgons. Between
them, the three Graea shared one eye and one tooth,
which they passed to each other as they needed it.