Myiagros
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Myiagros, meaning 'Fly-Catcher' in Ancient Greek, is a divinized mortal or cult title used to ward off flies during sacrifices. Pausanias describes Myiagros as a divine figure receiving offerings before sacrifices to Athena at Alipheira in Arcadia to prevent fly disturbances. The practice aims to protect the sacrifice by driving away flies that could harm it.
When
- First attested
- 300 BCE
- Attested period
- -300 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Ancient Greek cult title documented by Pausanias, Aelian, and Pliny as protective against flies in sacrifices.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Zeus Apomyios
- syncretized with
- Beelzebub (as 'Lord of the Flies')
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Myiagros (Ancient Greek: Μυίαγρος Muíagros 'Fly-Catcher') or Myacoris was a cult title for a divine figure who warded off flies.”
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