Onuris was a fierce god, known for capturing enemies in battle or hunting dangerous animals. In this role, he personified good conquering and controlling forces of chaos and disruption. He was also associated Montu and Sopdu and had a strong rapport with Horus, whose claims he vociferously advocates in the tribunal judging the rights to the Egyptian throne. Later during the Greek period, he was identified with the Hellenistic war god, Ares.
