List of fertility gods

List of fertility gods

In polytheistic religions and mythologies, a fertility god is a male deity who is responsible for ensuring human fertility. They are often known for the use of sexual suggestion, whether direct (such as the phallus), or through symbols. A list of fertility gods and related deities and individuals includes:

*Adonis
*Attis
*Baal
*Bes
*Chnum
*Dagon
*Eros
*Freyr
*Guédé
*Kokopelli
*Laka
*Lono
*Marduk
*Mars
*Min
*Mithras
*Ninurta
*Osiris
*Pan
*Priapus
*Quetesh
*St. Gerard Majella
*St. Raymond Nonnatus
*Shiva
*Sulpa'e
*Tammuz
*Xipe Totec

See also

* Fertility goddess
* Fertility rite

References


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