ENYO was the goddess or personified spirit (daimon) of war.
She was the female counterpart and close companion of the god Ares Enyalios.
Enyo was closely identified with Eris, the goddess of strife. Indeed Homer does not appear to distinguish between the two. For example, he refers to her as "the Goddess of War" in his Odyssey; it is thought that this title may have been given to her by the Greeks themselves, rather than being attributed to her by other cultures such as the Egyptians.
As goddess of war, Enyo is responsible for orchestrating the destruction of cities, often accompanying Ares into battle. She is depicted as "supreme in war".
The Romans identified Enyo with "Bellona". She also has similarities with the Anatolian goddess "Ma.
A statue of Enyo, made by the sons of Praxiteles, stood in the temple of Ares in Athens.
There are several paintings of Enyo, most of which show her surrounded by flames. She, Eris, and the two sons of Ares are also depicted on the shield of Achilles.
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