Menoetius
See also: Menœtius
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Μενοίτιος (Menoítios). The name "Menoetius" literally means "defying fate" or "ruined strength".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɨˈniːʃi.əs/, /mɨˈniːʃəs/
Proper noun
Menoetius
- (Greek mythology) A Titan, son of Iapetus and Clymene, he had three brothers: Atlas, Prometheus and Epimetheus. He joined Cronus and the Titans in their unsuccessful war against the Olympian gods. Zeus killed him with a thunderbolt and sent him down to Tartarus.
- (Greek mythology) One of Hades' shepherds on Erythea. He told Geryon when Heracles stole Geryon's herd.
- (Greek mythology) Father of Patroclus and son of Actor. (Iliad, XI, 765)
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