Axierus
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Axierus is one of the most common names for the pair of female Cabeiri. When represented as a pair of males and a pair of females the Cabeiri's most common names are Axiocersus and Cadmilus for the pair of males and Axierus and Axiocersa for the pair of females.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 200
- Historical notes
- Attested in Archaic Greece through Roman period.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Castor, Pollux, Di Penates, Cabeiri, Hephaestus, Cabeiro, Axiocersus, Cadmilus
- allied with
- Axiocersa
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“As a result, the membership and roles of the Cabeiri changed significantly over time, with common variants including a female pair (Axierus and Axiocersa) and twin youths (frequently confused with Castor and Pollux, who were also worshiped as protectors of sailors).”
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