Ashtorah (Deity)

Ashtorah is one of the High Gods worshiped throughout the south most notably in the Hathorism religion of Sikkud. He is the god of beasts, lording over them as well as male fertility and sexuality, rivers, the sun, and farming.

Appearance
Ashtorah appears as a lion standing on its hind legs, with the face of a man with straight horns coming from his head, great bird's wings from his back, the hooves of a cow or goat, and an erect phallus between his legs. He is associated with the Green Sun and the sun in general. Sometimes he appears as a man with a lion head, wings, and a snake for a tail.

Personality
Ashtorah is quick to anger and acts often more beastly than like a man. He loves no one but his wife, Ishjar and desires only to please her and himself. He hunts other deities and beasts on earth but is also easily led by others. He serves Ishjar more oft than himself and is considered amiable by conjurers for his ability to be easily coerced. Some claim that Ashtorah is actually a smart deity, only playing a fool, but this claim is not able to be substantiated.

Ashtorah revels in competition.

Important Actions
Ashtorah came alone to Fayos during its formation to create the beasts, after the partings by Ishjar and Dagon. He objected to Hathor's demands to separate the Heavens and Fayos.

Court
Ashtorah's realm is called Ashos and is located in High Heaven. It is an endless wilderness populated by beasts of all kinds that Ashtorah roams with his pack of hunters.

The following are members of Ashtorah's court:
 * Delphos
 * Solos
 * Stolas