Epiclesis - Reflexions

Epiclesis

From the Ancient Greek 'epiklesis', meaning 'appelation', it consists of a qualifier attached to the name of a divinty in the context of the cult system. Depending on the circumstances the same god had various forms of epiclesis, which could in particular refer to one of the divinty's functions (Athena Polias, the protector of the city; Zeus Soter, who ensured protection), to the site of his or her cult (Artemis Lindia, the goddess honoured at Lindos; Artemis Limnatis, 'of the marshlands'), etc.