Soter derives from the Greek epithet σωτήρ (sōtēr), meaning a saviour, a deliverer; initial capitalised Σωτήρ; fully capitalised ΣΩΤΗΡ. Has been used as:
- as a title of Gods: Poseidon Soter and Zeus Soter.
- any heroized leaders of Hellenistic dynasties, see hero cult:
- as a title of liberators (see also eleutherios)
- a title of Jesus of Nazareth, most particularly in the fish acronym
- Saint Soter, Pope and Martyr
See also
- Hellenistic religion
- Soteria
- Soteriology, the study of salvation; in Christian contexts, the branch of Christology dealing with Jesus' capacity as Saviour of humankind
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