Soter

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Soter (Greek σωτήρ; initial capitalised, Σωτήρ; fully capitalised, ΣΩΤΗΡ = saviour) may be used as:

• as a title of God: Poseidon Soter
• any heroized leaders of Hellenistic dynasties, see hero cult
• as a title of liberators (see also eleutherios):
• Ptolemy I Soter
• Antiochus I Soter
• Demetrius I Soter
• Rabbell II Soter
• Attalus I
• Seleucus III Ceraunus
• Ptolemy IX
• Diodotus I
• Strato II
• Strato I
• Menander I
• a title of Jesus, most particularly in the fish acronym
• Pope Soter

See also

• Hellenistic religion
• Soteria

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