HISTORIA15: NOS INSCRIBIERON EN EL "SOTÉR", HABÍA GENTE QUE NO RESPONDÍA A LA LÓGICA DEL UNO, SE LES LLAMÓ: "LES MAGESTÍNS" Y DIJERON QUE ERAN PRÓDIGOS, Y ESTUVIERON BASTANTE TIEMPO EN EL CENTRO DEL TODO, Y CÓMO ERA AQUELLO, NO RESPONDÍAN A LA LÓGICA DEL UNO, PERO QUE HACÍAN, DABAN COMO BRILLO, ES LO QUE RECUERDO, LES MAGESTINS.
Soter
Soter derives from the Greek epithet σωτήρ (sōtēr), meaning a saviour, a deliverer; initial capitalised Σωτήρ; fully capitalised ΣΩΤΗΡ; feminine Soteira (Σώτειρα). Soter has been used as:
- as a title of Gods: Poseidon Soter, Zeus Soter, Athena Soteira and Hecate Soteira.
- any heroized leaders of Hellenistic dynasties, see hero cult:
- as a title of liberators (see also eleutherios)
- a title of Jesus of Nazareth, most particularly in the fish acronym
- Saint Soter, Pope and Martyr
[edit] Soter as a distinct mythological figure
| Greek name | Transliteration | Latin Spelling | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Σωτήρ | Sôtêr | Soter | Deliverance, Safety, Preservation |
In Greek mythology, Soter was the spirit (daimon) of safety, preservation and deliverance from harm[1]. He was said to be the brother and husband of Praxidike and by her the father of Ktesios, Arete and Homonoia[2]. (Note that both Soter and Ktesios were also cult titles of Zeus). Another source says that Soter was the husband of Peitharchia and father of Eupraxia.[3]
In the Orphic Hymns[4] Praxidike was identified with Persephone, Soter with Zeus, and their daughters Praxidikai with the Erinyes.
Soteria (Σωτηρία), personification of the abstract concept of safety and salvation, was also worshipped by the Greeks. She had a sanctuary in Patrae, which was believed to have been founded by Eurypylos of Thessaly[5].
[edit] See also
- Hellenistic religion
- Soteria (festival)
- Soteriology, the study of salvation; in Christian contexts, the branch of Christology dealing with Jesus' capacity as Saviour of humankind
[edit] References
- ^ Theoi Project - Soter
- ^ Suidas s. v. Praxidike
- ^ Aeschylus, Seven Against Thebes 223 ff
- ^ Orphic Hymn 29 to Persephone
- ^ Pausanias, Description of Greece, 7. 19. 7; 7. 21. 7; 7. 24. 3
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