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Apomyos Deus

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a name under which Jupiter was worshipped at Elis, and Hercules, as well as Jupiter, at the Olympic games. These divinities were supplicated under this name to destroy or drive away the flies which were so numerous and troublesome at the great sacrifices.

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