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The war deities of ancient polytheism were all relatively simple gods. They thoroughly enjoyed fighting, and took pleasure in combat. However, the specific nature of each god is what separates them; for example, Thor believed strongly in honor and courageousness, whereas Sekhmet was a viscious destroyer who once tried to consume all of teh Egyptians that opposed Ra. Furthermore, Ares was a terrible coward! Continue on to learn about each war deity specifically.
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