Zeus Meilikhios
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Zeus Meilikhios is a chthonic epithet meaning “honeyed” or “kindly Zeus,” used for a subterranean aspect of Zeus in the Greek world. It is listed among other underworld Zeus forms and is considered another name for Hades. The title highlights a benevolent or gentle character within the underworld sphere.
When
- First attested
- 100 BCE
- Attested period
- -100 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned alongside other chthonic Zeus epithets in classical sources.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Zeus Chthonios, Zeus Trephonios
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Zeus Μειλίχιος Meilikhios ("honeyed" or "kindly" Zeus)”
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