<P> There are 1000 hymns in the Rigveda, most of them dedicated to specific deities . </P> <P> Indra, a heroic god, slayer of Vritra and destroyer of the Vala, liberator of the cows and the rivers; Agni the sacrificial fire and messenger of the gods; and Soma, the ritual drink dedicated to Indra, are the most prominent deities . </P> <P> Invoked in groups are the Vishvedevas (the "all - gods"), the Maruts, violent storm gods in Indra's train and the Ashvins, the twin horsemen . </P>

Who was regarded as war god of rigveda