| Penthus | |
|---|---|
Personification of grief | |
| Parents | Aether and Gaia(Hyginus) |
| Equivalents | |
| 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]