Gods and goddesses of war are prevalent throughout mythology, from Ares to Thor to the winner of this spot on the list,Sekhmet. Although her job was guarding the disc of the sun, she was considered a symbol of war and battle, and she was feared and respected during Ancient Egyptian times...
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