Deceneus or Decaeneus (Greek: Δεκαίνεος, Dekaineos) was a priest of Dacia during the reign of Burebista (82/61–45/44 BC). He is mentioned in the near-contemporary Greek Geographica of Strabo [1] and in the 6th-century Latin Getica of Jordanes, where he is called Dicineus. [2]

Deceneus or Decaeneus (Greek: Δεκαίνεος, Dekaineos) was a priest of Dacia during the reign of Burebista (82/61–45/44 BC). He is mentioned in the near-contemporary Greek Geographica of Strabo and in the 6th-century Latin Getica of Jordanes, where he is called Dicineus.

According to Strabo, king Burebista (82–44 BC) hired Deceneus, who had been in Egypt, to "tame" his people. As a sign of the people's obedience, they consented to destroy all their wines as ordered by Deceneus.

Deceneus is remembered as a philosopher, astronomer, and counselor who played a significant role in the religious and political life of the Dacian people. Although much of his teachings and influence have been lost to history, his impact on Dacian society and culture is still felt today.

Deceneus or Decaeneus (Greek: Δεκαίνεος, Dekaineos) was a priest of Dacia during the reign of Burebista (82/61–45/44 BC). He is mentioned in the near-contemporary Greek Geographica of Strabo and in the 6th-century Latin Getica of Jordanes, where he is called Dicineus.

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Deceneu a fost un filosof, astronom, sfătuitor al lui Burebista (82 î.e.n. - 44 î.e.n.), rege dac între 44 î.e.n. - 27 î.e.n. Înaintea lui, în cadrul oficiului de mare preot, înțelept și sfătuitor, fusese Zeuta, iar, după el, Zamolxis [1].

Mar 23, 2017 · Deceneu, urmas la domnie regelui Burebista, mare preot, filosof si sfatuitor al acestuia, considerat chiar un zeu potrivit marturiilor istoricilor antici, se numara printre cele mai cunoscute personalitati ale Daciei.

Jun 16, 2023 · Deceneu este un misterios personaj din istoria dacilor. Considerat șarlatan și vrăjitor de autorii antici, Deceneu s-a impus ca mare preot și a reformat sistemul religios al dacilor. În plus, el ar fi pus bazele unui stat teocratic.

Deceneus or Decaeneus (Greek: Δεκαίνεος, Dekaineos) was a priest of Dacia during the reign of Burebista (82/61–45/44 BC). He is mentioned in the near-contemporary Greek Geographica of Strabo [1] and in the 6th-century Latin Getica of Jordanes , where he is called Dicineus .