Derzelas (Darzalas) was aDacian orThracianchthonic god of abundance and the underworld, health and human spirit's vitality.[1]
Darzalas was the god ofHellenistic period Odessos (modernVarna) and was frequently depicted on its coinage[2] from the third century BCE to the third century CE[3] and portrayed in numerousterracotta figurines, as well as in a rare 4th century BC lead one found in the city.[4] Darzalas was often depicted inhimation, holdingcornucopiae withaltars by his side. There was a temple dedicated to him with a cult statue, and games (Darzaleia) were held in his honor every five years, possibly attended byGordian III in 238 CE.
Another temple dedicated to Derzelas was built atHistria - aGreek colony on the shore of theBlack Sea in the third century BC.
Darzalas Peak onTrinity Peninsula inAntarctica is named after the god.[5][citation needed]
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