A hunting deity is a god or goddess in
mythology associated with the
hunting of animals and the skills and equipment involved. They are a common feature of
polytheistic religions.
Ahosu, Goddess of hunting and the protector of wildlife, called upon for successful hunts. In myths, she killed people who overhunted or overharvested the forest’s resources.
Anlabban: the
Isnag deity who looks after the general welfare of the people; special protector of hunters[3]
Amanikable: the
Tagalog god of the sea who was spurned by the first mortal woman; also a god of hunters[4][1]
Bakero & Tawo-nga-talonon:
Ati spirits of the forest; the first-fruits sacrifices of the hunt are offered to them through bits of meat, which would bring good luck to the people[5]
Cain: the
Bugkalot headhunter creator of mankind; gave customs to the people; lived together with Abel in the sky but separated due to a quarrel[6]
Esa’: a
Batak ancestor whose movements created the landscapes, which he named during a hunting journey with his dogs, who were after wild pigs[7]
Ga’ek Spirits:
Bugkalot spirits in the Ga’ek magic plant used in relation to hunting and fishing; the naw-naw prayer is given to them[8]
Kabigat: the
Bontok goddess of the moon who cut off the head of Chal-chal's son; her action is the origin of headhunting[9]
Kalao:
Bugkalot spirit birds;[6] depicted as red hornbills who guide and protect hunters and their soul[10]
Ullr Norse god of hunting, mountains, archery, and skiing.
Roman mythology
Diana, goddess of the hunt, wild animals and the wilderness; the counterpart of
Artemis, goddess of the hunt and wild; twin sister of
Apollo, daughter of
Leto and
Jupiter
Ogoun or
loa, the Two-Spirit
orisha who presides over fire, iron, hunting, politics and war
Oshosi, the
orisha also known as the "hunter of a single arrow", also the deity of the forests.
Yoruba mythology Etymology: from the
Yoruba people in
West Africa to include the countries Nigeria and Benin, foreparents to practices or Santería, Lucumí, and other religions of the Caribbean, and the Americas.
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abcJocano, F. L. (1969). Philippine Mythology. Quezon City: Capitol Publishing House.
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abPardo, F. (1686–1688), Carte [...] sobre la idolatria de los naturales de la provincia de Zambales, y de los del pueblo de Santo Tomas y otros cicunvecinos [...], Sevilla, Spain: Archivo de la Indias
^Vanoverbergh, M. (1941).
"The Isneg Farmer". Publications of the Catholic Anthropological Conference. III (4): 281–38.
^Demetrio, F. R.; Cordero-Fernando, G. & Zialcita, F. N. (1991). The Soul Book. Quezon City: GCF Books.
^Noval-Morales, D. Y.
"The Ati of Negros and Panay". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
^
abWilson, L. L. (1947). Ilongot Life and Legends. Southeast Asia Institute.
A hunting deity is a god or goddess in
mythology associated with the
hunting of animals and the skills and equipment involved. They are a common feature of
polytheistic religions.
Ahosu, Goddess of hunting and the protector of wildlife, called upon for successful hunts. In myths, she killed people who overhunted or overharvested the forest’s resources.
Anlabban: the
Isnag deity who looks after the general welfare of the people; special protector of hunters[3]
Amanikable: the
Tagalog god of the sea who was spurned by the first mortal woman; also a god of hunters[4][1]
Bakero & Tawo-nga-talonon:
Ati spirits of the forest; the first-fruits sacrifices of the hunt are offered to them through bits of meat, which would bring good luck to the people[5]
Cain: the
Bugkalot headhunter creator of mankind; gave customs to the people; lived together with Abel in the sky but separated due to a quarrel[6]
Esa’: a
Batak ancestor whose movements created the landscapes, which he named during a hunting journey with his dogs, who were after wild pigs[7]
Ga’ek Spirits:
Bugkalot spirits in the Ga’ek magic plant used in relation to hunting and fishing; the naw-naw prayer is given to them[8]
Kabigat: the
Bontok goddess of the moon who cut off the head of Chal-chal's son; her action is the origin of headhunting[9]
Kalao:
Bugkalot spirit birds;[6] depicted as red hornbills who guide and protect hunters and their soul[10]
Ullr Norse god of hunting, mountains, archery, and skiing.
Roman mythology
Diana, goddess of the hunt, wild animals and the wilderness; the counterpart of
Artemis, goddess of the hunt and wild; twin sister of
Apollo, daughter of
Leto and
Jupiter
Ogoun or
loa, the Two-Spirit
orisha who presides over fire, iron, hunting, politics and war
Oshosi, the
orisha also known as the "hunter of a single arrow", also the deity of the forests.
Yoruba mythology Etymology: from the
Yoruba people in
West Africa to include the countries Nigeria and Benin, foreparents to practices or Santería, Lucumí, and other religions of the Caribbean, and the Americas.
^
abcJocano, F. L. (1969). Philippine Mythology. Quezon City: Capitol Publishing House.
^
abPardo, F. (1686–1688), Carte [...] sobre la idolatria de los naturales de la provincia de Zambales, y de los del pueblo de Santo Tomas y otros cicunvecinos [...], Sevilla, Spain: Archivo de la Indias
^Vanoverbergh, M. (1941).
"The Isneg Farmer". Publications of the Catholic Anthropological Conference. III (4): 281–38.
^Demetrio, F. R.; Cordero-Fernando, G. & Zialcita, F. N. (1991). The Soul Book. Quezon City: GCF Books.
^Noval-Morales, D. Y.
"The Ati of Negros and Panay". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
^
abWilson, L. L. (1947). Ilongot Life and Legends. Southeast Asia Institute.