Xoanon (Greek)

Xoanon (Greek)

Ancientwell-documentedGreek traditionGreece
Origin

The Xoanon was associated with Daedalus, a legendary artist who created numerous such cult objects.

Appearance

Physical descriptions of Xoana are not provided in the source material. Some Xoana were later humanized in form (e.g., the Hera at Samos).

Abilities

There is no information on the abilities or behaviors of Xoana, but they were considered cult objects imbued with spiritual significance.

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