Zeus Agamemnon
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Zeus Agamemnon is a syncretic title used in Sparta that merges the supreme god Zeus with the heroic king Agamemnon, indicating a divine aspect of the mortal ruler. The epithet reflects the worship of Agamemnon as a god‑like figure alongside the traditional Olympian deity. Representations of Zeus and Agamemnon share visual attributes such as the sceptre and diadem.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The title appears in classical sources referencing Spartan cult practice.
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Sources
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“in Sparta he was worshipped under the title of Zeus Agamemnon.”
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