a term in the theology of the ancient Pagans, signifying great and powerful gods, and being a name given to the gods of Samothraca. They were also worshipped in other parts of Greece, as Lemnos and Thebes, where the Cabiri were celebrated in honour of them. These gods are said to have been in number four, namely, Axieros, Axioecera, Axioecersus, and Casmius.