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Philip II of Macedon

deity earth Macedonian single tradition · 1

Philip II, king of Macedon, was at times worshipped as a deity in ancient Greek tradition. His political influence and military achievements led to his deification in certain cults. This practice illustrates the Greek custom of elevating powerful rulers to divine status.

Relationships

co occurs with
Ptolemy Philadelphus, Julius Caesar, Claudius, Alexander, Romulus, Quirinus, Lycurgus, Lysander

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Sources

encyclopedia (1)
  1. Apotheosis (Encyclopædia Britannica, 11th ed.) (1911)
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Source passages

“worship of the living as true deities, e.g. Lysander and Philip II”

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