Penthus

Penthus
	Personification of grief
Parents	Aether and Gaia(Hyginus)
Roman equivalent	Luctus

Short description: Personification of grief in Greek mythology

In Greek mythology, Penthus (Πενθος)/ˈpɛnθəs/ or Penthos was the personification of grief.^[1] He favors those who weep for the dead.It is believed that he likes to also torment the individuals who mourn.He accompanied Tisiphone when Hera sent her to madden Ino and Athamas.^[2]

References

↑ "Penthus". Encyclopedia Mythica. 3 March 1997.
↑ Ovid,Metamorphoses

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[1] "Penthus". Encyclopedia Mythica. 3 March 1997.

[2] Ovid,Metamorphoses