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Khaine is one of the two surviving gods of the Eldar pantheon; [[Cegorach]] the Laughing God being the other who escaped through guile. Khaine survived the birth of Slaanesh through might alone. After a titanic battle in the [[warp]], Slaanesh shattered Khaine into fragments since she was too exhausted to destroy him completely. From where each of these scattered shards came to rest an [[Avatar of Khaine]] would take root. These walking fragments of myth are awoken by Aeldari to this day in order to wreak fury and destruction in battle.{{Fn|4b}}
Many scholars believe him to be a manifestation of the [[Eldar]]'s racial passion as manifested in battle and warfare.{{citethisCite Marker End}} "Kaela Mensha" is not technically part of Khaine's name, but is a title he bears. It roughly translated to "bloody-handed", a reference to the blood that eternally drips from his hands as a reminder of his murder of the ancient Eldar hero, [[Eldanesh]].{{Fn|4e}} The word ''Khaine'' signifies the essence of murder.{{citethisCite Marker End}}
==Mythology==
But not only Aspect Warriors of the Craftworlds follow Khaine. The [[Dark Eldar]] [[Incubi]] still practice and follow the teachings of Khaine. In the heart of their obsidian shrines, failed initiates are burned as offerings to iron statues of the bloody-handed god.{{Fn|8}}
The greatest Eldar warriors may, if the need arises, offer their lives as sacrifices to awaken an [[Avatar of Khaine]], one of the most powerful units the [[Eldar]] possess.{{citethisCite Marker End}}
==Trivia==
