Lord Parshuram was the sixth avtaar of Lord Vishnu. He took the incarnation of a Brahmin and came to this world to avenge Kshatriyas who had become arrogant and were supressing the Brahmins. Parshuram was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva and always carried an axe which was presented to him by Lord Shiva. Watch this animated video describing the courage and valour of the brave Parshuram.