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Brizo
Ancient Greek goddess From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brizo /ˈbraɪzoʊ/ (Greek: Βριζώ; derived from Ancient Greek word βρίζω meaning "to slumber") is an ancient Greek goddess who was known as the protector of mariners, sailors, and fishermen.[1][2] Brizo was also known as a prophetic goddess specializing in the interpretation of dreams,[3]
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One of the epithets that was used in ancient Greece for the seers who specialized at the interpretation of dreams was brizomantis (βριζόμαντις).[4][5]
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Worship
She was worshipped primarily by the women of Delos, who set out food offerings in small boats. Brizo would accept anything but fish.[2] Along with the offerings, Lillian Lawler has suggested that a dance done by sailors at Delos was in honour of Brizo.[6]
Prayers were addressed to her to grant everything that was good, but especially to safeguard ships.[5]
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