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The article discusses the significance of divine lists in ancient polytheism. These lists reflect the theological reflections on the gods and their names or attributes, and demonstrate the speculative component of ancient polytheism. The authors emphasize the need to examine the diversity and complexity of divine ensembles and deepen the understanding of polytheistic language usage. The project "Mapping Ancient Polytheisms" investigates divine name sequences in the Mediterranean region from 1000 BC to 400 AD and has two main objectives: the examination of the relationships and structures that construct and connect the divine worlds, as well as the understanding of the dynamics that prompt individuals or communities to name and arrange the gods according to various parameters. The text also includes examples of divine name sequences from different places and epochs. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines polytheism in ancient Greece and the various types of divine configurations. It argues that the term "configuration" is more appropriate than "list" or "catalog". An example of a divine configuration on the island of Lesbos is examined, and questions are raised about the position of Zeus within the Twelve Gods and the relationship between different divine figures. The role of three divine powers in a decree from Mytilene is discussed, and the importance of specialized micro-powers in divine configurations is emphasized. The depiction of the divine family in Greek mythology in artworks plays an important role in the study of polytheism. Further research is necessary to deepen our understanding of the complex representation of the gods. [Extracted from the article]

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