Editing Anax (section)

=== Religious participation ===
The ''wánax'' were extensively involved in cultic practice during the Mycenean period of Greek religion, participating and playing a central role in Mycenaean religion.<ref name=":3" /> Much of this was involved in ritual practice from feasting to ceremonies dedicated to the gods, with the ''wánax'' being evidenced to perhaps been ritually involved in cultic activities which involve the use of oil and spice. Mention of oil and spice, and mention of the ''wánax'' being closely related to religious practice, has led some scholars to speculate the potential of kingship being semi-divine in Mycenaean Greece; however evidence is lacking for this claim, perhaps from an overzealous desire to seek out connections between ''wánax'' and goddesses such as Demeter and Persephone. It is more likely the ''wánax'' was viewed as a mortal king. ''Wánaxes'' were especially involved in feasting, and therefore all religious feasting would've been reliant on the ''wánax'' to economically support and participate in.<ref name=":3" />