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
- Cernunnos
- 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
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