Iridescent and magnificent are you. The Agathos Daimon in Greco-Egyptian religion João Pedro Feliciano Abstract The Agathos Daimon, or ‘Good Spirit’, was a multifaceted deity of ancient Mediterranean religion, usually depicted as a serpent, having its origins in the notion of the household god. You are welcome here in this home, Lovely protector of abundance. Unfortunately, there is no writing on the statue to help with the identification of the Divine Children. Equated with: Serapis, Zeus, Shai, Osiris Associations: Snake, cornucopia, rhyton, wine, barley, all produce of the fields Festivals: The foundation of Alexandria (25 Tybi)… Agathos Daimon. Agathos Daimon is a complex God, as this is just a title that essentially means “Good Spirit” and this kindly spirit is a bit complicated, He is sometimes viewed as Zeus (and there is an Orphic Hymn for this view which I will include at the end) he is also sometimes identified with Dionysos and with another God called Tykhôn, a God of Good Fortune. Yes, there is reference to 'daimon' in ancient writing, but as we have seen in Hómēros, that is not firm evidence of the theory. To honor you, oh good spirit.” 8) Offer food, saying, “I offer this food, as a sacrifice, to you. The Agathos Daimon was originally conceived of as a protective spirit of the household or the granary, imaged in the form of a serpent. Also, although Hermes Himself is often depicted with snakes, it is not mandatory for Hermes Chtonius to be portrayed with them, and there is no artistic evidence of a snake form for Hermes, no matter the epithet. You are our guard against evil, 6) Pour Libation to him, saying, “I offer this libation to you. The Orphic Hymn 9, to Selene, the Moon, describes her as taurokeros, "bull horned." Our Agathos Daimon, I come to praise your undying name. The Orphic Hymn to Daimôn. Your skin glimmers with gold, And is dusted in fine jewel-tones. To honor you, oh good spirit.” 9) Pray to Agathos Daemon. There are things … One possibility is that They are the well-known twins, Shu and Tefnut. well-being to us who need it, first of the body, then of the mind and spirit; grant self-knowledge. Agathos Daimon, yet you are also the guardian. Grant prosperity to us who need it, first of the body, then of the soul; grant health and. In Orphic Hymn 73, Daimôn, the word refers to Zefs Ploutodótis (Πλουτοδότης), 'Zeus the Giver of Wealth,' but the hymn also is referring to the divine power which protects and gives great benefit and, thus, gives honor to … to us who need it, Antinous Agathos Daimon, of divinity within. The next group of hymns are based on a series of titles for Antinous found in inscriptions and other sources. In Orphic Hymn 73, Daimôn, the word refers to Zefs Ploutodótis (Πλουτοδότης), 'Zeus the Giver of Wealth,' but the hymn also is referring to the divine power which protects and gives great benefit and, thus, gives honor to … Blessing: Agathos Daimon is a protective deity, originally concerned with the home and individual, but in Alexandria became the patron of the city as well. To honor you, oh good spirit.” 7) Offer Incense, saying, “I offer this incense to you. Agathos Daimon, I honor you. of our spirits, the genius and juno, the spark. You kiss the ground with your belly, Watching for disease and threats to our family. In both forms, She is partnered with Serapis/Osiris Agathos Daimon, or Good Spirit. The first of these is Antinous as the Agathos Daimon, the good spirit. The Orphic Hymn to Daimôn. He is concerned with prosperity, fertility, spiritual evolution.