Axiokersos

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Axiokersos is a god associated with the mysteries of Samothrace. Ancient sources indicate that Axiokersos was one of three deities, along with Axieros and Axiokersa, worshipped at the shrine. Karl Kerényi conjectured that the three gods were the sons of Axiokersa.

When

First attested: 500 BCE
Attested period: -500 – 2020
Historical notes: Referenced in ancient sources and classical Greek culture.

Relationships

co occurs with: Cabeiri, Axieros, Axiokersa
served by: Cadmilos

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Mentioned by

Cabeiri
Axieros
Axiokersa
Cadmilos

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Cabeiri

Source passages

“But ancient sources tell us that there were two goddesses and a god: Axieros, Axiokersa, and Axiokersos, and their servant Cadmilos or Casmilos. Karl Kerényi conjectured that Axieros was male, and the three gods were the sons of Axiokersa”
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