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Agonius

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(also Enagonius), in Greek and Roman mythology, were surnames of those gods that protected the soldiers in battle. Jupiter was also specially so called as the god of battle. Mercury also was so designated as manager of the Olympic games.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Agonius'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/agonius.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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