Eleutherios

/ɪˌluːˈθɪriəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or promoting freedom and liberty, often used as an epithet for Zeus in ancient Greek religion as the god who grants freedom.

Etymology

From Greek eleutheria meaning 'freedom,' with the masculine adjectival ending -ios. Zeus Eleutherios was worshipped as the protector of human freedom.

Kelly Says

Ancient Greeks had so many different versions of Zeus for different purposes—Zeus the father, Zeus the thunder god, but Zeus Eleutherios was the one who protected your freedom from tyrants.

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