Agnostos Theos (Unknown God  Pocket Prayer Beads: Greek God for Whom No Name is Known
Agnostos Theos (Unknown God  Pocket Prayer Beads: Greek God for Whom No Name is Known
Agnostos Theos (Unknown God  Pocket Prayer Beads: Greek God for Whom No Name is Known

Agnostos Theos (Unknown God Pocket Prayer Beads: Greek God for Whom No Name is Known

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This set of Agnostos Theos (Unknown God) pocket prayer beads consists of twelve beads, to represent the Greek dodecatheon of twelve gods; there are many more than twelve Greek gods, but most cities had their own group of twelve. Joining the string is a pendant, a symbol representing the god: a bird, a symbol of spirit. In ancient Greece, shrines and temples existed for Agnostos Theos or "Unknown God"'; these were intended to honor a deity who had not yet been named or identified.

It is made with 10mm shiny white fire-polished Czech glass beads, separated by silver-toned metal spacer beads, and glass seed beads to provide a comfortable transition from one bead to the next and to make the piece lightweight, supple, and easy to handle. The string itself is approximately 11" (28cm) in circumference and is designed to be used in prayer and meditation, to decorate an altar or shrine, and/or to adorn a statue. The small size makes it easy to keep on hand in a drawer, a purse, or a pocket. 

The beads come with a prayer to the Unknown God, written specifically to be used with this prayer bead design, and with a cotton muslin bag for storage.

You can, of course, use the beads with any prayers, or for any god or gods, that you choose or that resonate with you.