Gods of animals

Gods of animals are deities who rule over animals. It is more common for a deity to rule over a specific type of animal, rather than rule over animals altogether.

Greek Mythology

 * Artemis: the Greek goddess of wild animals.
 * The Dioscuri: twin Greek gods of horsemen.
 * Melisseus: the Greek god of bee-keeping.
 * Poseidon: the Greek god of horses. According to myth, he created horses after being inspired by the shape of waves.

Roman Mythology

 * Angitia: the Roman goddess of snakes and snake charmers.
 * Bubona: the Roman goddess of cattle.
 * Diana: the Roman goddess of wild animals.
 * Epona: the Roman goddess of horses, donkeys, and mules.
 * Faustitas: a Roman goddess who protected herds and livestock.
 * Inuus: a Roman god who was a protector of livestock.
 * Lupercus: the Roman god of wolves.
 * Mellona: the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping.
 * Neptune: the Roman god of horses. According to myth, Neptune created horses after being inspired by the shape of waves of the sea.
 * Pales: the Roman god of livestock and flocks.
 * Portunus: a Roman god of livestock.
 * Silvanus: the Roman god who protected flocks and herds.
 * Vacuna: a Roman goddess who protected sheep.
 * Verminus: a Roman god who protected cattle from disease.