G L O S S A R Y

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E P I T H E T S O F T H E G O D S:

1. E P I T H E T S O F H A D E S / A I D O N E U S :

Aides/Aidoneus: The Unseen One

Plouton(as): Wealthy one.

Polydegmon: Host of many.

Polydektes: Host of many (same as Polydegmon).

Eubuleus: Good counselor.

Klymenos: The Renowned.

Moiragetes: The leader of the fates.

Meilichios: He whose words are kind (literally means he who drips honey with his words).

khthonios: Of the earth.

Katachthonios: Of the Underworld.

Isodetes: He who binds all equally.

Necrodegmon: Host of the Dead.

Necron Soter: Savior of the Dead.

Polysemantor: Ruler of Many.

Klymenos: Notorious.

Agesilaos: He who attracts all to his empire.

Moiragetes: Guide of the Fates.

Anax: King.

Kronides: Son of Kronos (also applies to Zeus and Poseidon).

Agelastos: He who doesn't laugh.

2. E P I T H E T S O F P E R S E P H O N E :

Kore: Daughter (in some cases also means maiden).

Eratoplokamos: She who has lovely locks of hair.

Agni: Holy, pure.

Anassa: Queen.

Dadoukhos: Torch bearer.

Daeira: She who knows.

Karpophora: Fruit Bearer.

Kaveiria: Of the Kaveiri (Khthonic deities connected with the Mysteries).

Khthonia: Terrestrial, earthly.

Makaira: Blessed (can be applied for all Godesses).

Nyktipolos: Roaming by night.

Pamvasíleia: Queen of all.

Pandokráteira: Almightly.

Potnia: Mistress.

Potheini: Beloved.

Praxidike: She who exacts retribution for injustice.

Pyrphóros: Fire bearer.

Eleusinia: Surname of both Persephone and Demeter, derived from Eleusis in Attica.

Khthonia: Of the Earth.

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