Zaden

deity Iberian single tradition · 1

Zaden was a pagan Iberian god whose idol was overthrown by Christian missionaries in the 4th century AD in the Kingdom of Iberia. The deity is identified with the Luwian god Santush (also known as Santa or Sandan).

When

First attested
300 CE
Attested period
300 – 2020
Historical notes
Idol overthrown by Christian missionaries in 4th century AD alongside Armaz.

Relationships

co occurs with
Tetri Giorgi, Ahura Mazda, Arma, Armaz
syncretized with
Santush

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“the Luwian god Santush (Santa/Sandan) are the pagan Iberian gods Armaz and Zaden whose idols were overthrown by Christian missionaries in the 4th century AD in Kingdom of Iberia”

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