zonei
deity earth Greek single tradition · 1
In ancient Greek mythology, zonei (Greek: Ζωναίοι) were visible and sensible deities who inhabited some particular part of the world. They never stirred out of the district or zone that was assigned to them. They were considered to be below the azones.
When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 200
- Historical notes
- Discussed by Damascius in his commentary on Plato's Parmenides.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Azones
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The azones were to a degree above the visible and sensible deities, which were called zonei (Greek: Ζωναίοι), who inhabited some particular part of the world, and never stirred out of the district or zone that was assigned them.”
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