List of fertility gods

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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

[edit] See also

• Fertility goddess
• Fertility rite

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