Soter

Soter derives from the Greek epithet σωτήρ (sōtēr), meaning a saviour, a deliverer; initial capitalised Σωτήρ; fully capitalised ΣΩΤΗΡ; feminine Soteira (Σώτειρα) or sometimes Soteria (Σωτηρία). * as a title of gods: Poseidon Soter, Zeus Soter, Dionysus Soter, Apollo Soter, Hades Soter, Athena Soteira, Asclepius Soter, and Hecate Soteira. Soter was used as: * as the name of a distinct mythical figure, Soter (daimon) * any heroized or deified leaders of Hellenistic dynasties, see Hellenistic ruler cult: * Antigonus Monophthalmus, awarded the title for liberating Athens from Cassander * Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt (reigned 323-283 BCE) * Antiochus I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (reigned 281-261 BCE) * Demetrius I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (reigned 161-150 BCE) * Diomedes Soter * Dio

Soter

Soter derives from the Greek epithet σωτήρ (sōtēr), meaning a saviour, a deliverer; initial capitalised Σωτήρ; fully capitalised ΣΩΤΗΡ; feminine Soteira (Σώτειρα) or sometimes Soteria (Σωτηρία). * as a title of gods: Poseidon Soter, Zeus Soter, Dionysus Soter, Apollo Soter, Hades Soter, Athena Soteira, Asclepius Soter, and Hecate Soteira. Soter was used as: * as the name of a distinct mythical figure, Soter (daimon) * any heroized or deified leaders of Hellenistic dynasties, see Hellenistic ruler cult: * Antigonus Monophthalmus, awarded the title for liberating Athens from Cassander * Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt (reigned 323-283 BCE) * Antiochus I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (reigned 281-261 BCE) * Demetrius I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (reigned 161-150 BCE) * Diomedes Soter * Dio