TheSoteria (Greek:Σωτηρία) were ancient festivals held in many Greek cities from the 3rd century BC. They honoured the saviour (Soter) of a danger and could be dedicated to all the gods or only one (mainlyZeusSoterios). Heroic men regarded as deliverers were sometimes associated to the divinities, e.g.Aratus atSicyon.

The most famous Soteria in antiquity were those held atDelphi.^[1] They had been instituted to commemorate the victory over theCelt invaderBrennus (279 BC).^[2] They were composed of sports and musical competitions. Many cities were invited to the Delphi’s Soteria. In 246 BC, theAetolian confederacy reorganized the festivities in order to equal others ancient games (e.g. thePythian games).

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