Cairetw,

 would like to give a short informative post regarding the local Laconian names of Zeus. In addition to that I would like to ask if any other member known or has further information concerning that matter.

In Laconia, I found at list four cult names of Zeus. For the three first I can say that am sure of their existence. All the cult names of the God are more less stand by themselves, although, one has a relationship with the beloved Laconian brotherhood of Dioscuri. Maia here you can find a fact for the connection of Zeus with Dioscuri!

The names are:

• Zeus Elephtherios (ZeuV EleuqerioV)
• Zeus Ouranios (ZeuV OuranioV)
• Zeus Ageator (ZeuV AghtorioV)
• Zeus Lacedaimon (ZeuV Lakedaimwn)
• Zeus Syllanios (ZeuV SullanioV)

I must state that couldn’t find any other resource about the cult name of Lacedaimon, only in the Ernst Baltrusch’s book “SPARTA Geschichte Gesellschaft Kultur”, who mention Lacedaimon Zeus with Ouranios Zeus.

Zeus Ageator is the Holy-Father of Dioscuri and He was worshiped with Dioscuri in Their common festival of Diavatiria (Diabathria). I will have more information soon!

Yours,

Nikolaos Cleomenes