Research Article

The River Gods in Aiolis

Volume: 8 June 30, 2020
  • Esen Kaya
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The River Gods in Aiolis

Abstract

It is not surprising to see rivers, the vital sources of life, as revered deities in the pantheon. Rare examples aside, the cults of river gods have generally been poorly documented as in the case of Aiolis. The cults of four river gods, respectively Hermus, Xanthus, Titnaius, and Boionites, have been attested in the region. Little is known on these deities and the available scanty information on them is mainly provided through the numismatic evidence. The rivers in Aiolis have been studied under different topics and within different contexts such as religion and historical geography. Focusing on the divine characteristics of the rivers in Aiolis, this article aims to present a depiction of the river gods in question in the region.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

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Publication Date

June 30, 2020

Submission Date

March 26, 2020

Acceptance Date

April 2, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 8

APA
Kaya, E. (2020). The River Gods in Aiolis. Cedrus, 8, 497-505. https://doi.org/10.13113/CEDRUS.202022
AMA
1.Kaya E. The River Gods in Aiolis. Cedrus. 2020;8:497-505. doi:10.13113/CEDRUS.202022
Chicago
Kaya, Esen. 2020. “The River Gods in Aiolis”. Cedrus 8 (June): 497-505. https://doi.org/10.13113/CEDRUS.202022.
EndNote
Kaya E (June 1, 2020) The River Gods in Aiolis. Cedrus 8 497–505.
IEEE
[1]E. Kaya, “The River Gods in Aiolis”, Cedrus, vol. 8, pp. 497–505, June 2020, doi: 10.13113/CEDRUS.202022.
ISNAD
Kaya, Esen. “The River Gods in Aiolis”. Cedrus 8 (June 1, 2020): 497-505. https://doi.org/10.13113/CEDRUS.202022.
JAMA
1.Kaya E. The River Gods in Aiolis. Cedrus. 2020;8:497–505.
MLA
Kaya, Esen. “The River Gods in Aiolis”. Cedrus, vol. 8, June 2020, pp. 497-05, doi:10.13113/CEDRUS.202022.
Vancouver
1.Esen Kaya. The River Gods in Aiolis. Cedrus. 2020 Jun. 1;8:497-505. doi:10.13113/CEDRUS.202022

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