Penthus
Topic: Religion
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Short description: Personification of grief in Greek mythology
| Penthus | |
|---|---|
Personification of grief | |
| Parents | Aether and Gaia(Hyginus) |
| Roman equivalent | Luctus |
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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