Penthus

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

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

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