Φοίβον
deity sky Ancient Greece single tradition · 1
Φοίβον, the Greek name for Phoebus (Apollo), is invoked in the context of an ἐσχάρα, a low altar used for sacrifices to inferior deities or heroes. The reference indicates that Apollo could be honored at such modest altars, reflecting his role as a god of light and prophecy.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 200
- Historical notes
- Mentioned by Aeschylus (5th c. BCE) in reference to a low altar.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Heracles, Unknown God, wind god, Zeus Hypatos
Mentioned by
Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“ἐσχάρα Φοίβον, Aesch. Pers. 205”
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