As I fought Set, I fight his worshippers and his votaries and his acolytes. The west pediment depicted the god Dionysos among his female votaries, the Thyiades. In Greek religion, the staff was carried by the votaries of Dionysus. Five fundamental vows are prescribed for both votaries. The Roman Catholic faith also numbered some votaries from amongst the Scottish settlers. His three companions are his adopted sons, given to "Semar" as votaries by their parents.