Brizo Explained

Brizo (Greek: Βριζώ; derived from Ancient Greek word βρίζω meaning "to slumber") is an ancient Greek goddess who was known as the protector of mariners, sailors, and fishermen.^{[1] [2] [3]} Brizo was also known as a prophet specializing in the interpretation of dreams.^[4]

Worship

She was worshipped primarily by the women of Delos, who set out food offerings in small boats. Brizo would accept anything but fish.^[2] Along with the offerings, Lillian Lawler has suggested that a dance done by sailors at Delos was in honour of Brizo.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dictionary of Classical Antiquities. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110605194132/http://www.ancientlibrary.com/seyffert/0103.html. 2011-06-05.
2. Web site: Harry Thurston Peck, Harpers Dictionary of Classical Antiquities (1898), Brizo. 2023-04-12.
3. Web site: Talks. Religious. Brizo greek goddess - the protector of mariners. Religious Talks. 2023-04-12. 2017-09-29.
4. Web site: Greek Divination. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402101130/http://www.ancientlibrary.com/divination/0145.html. 2015-04-02.
5. 10.2307/283307. 0065-9711. 75. 20–33. Lawler. Lillian B.. The Dance of the Ancient Mariners. Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association. 1944. 283307.