Phthonus
ancient Greek deity personifying jealousy and envy
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Phthonus
Summary
Phthonus is a Greek deity[1]. He draws 516 Wikipedia views per month (greek_deity category, ranking #77 of 151).[2]
Key Facts
- Phthonus's father was Dionysus[3].
- Phthonus's father was Erebos[4].
- Phthonus's mother was Aphrodite[5].
- Phthonus's mother was Nyx[6].
- Phthonus is recorded as male[7].
- Phthonus's instance of is recorded as Greek deity[8].
- Phthonus's instance of is recorded as personification[9].
- Phthonus is a type of daemon[10].
- Phthonus's Commons category is recorded as Phthonus[11].
Body
Origins and Family
Fathers listed include Dionysus[3], a nature deity[12] and Erebos[4], a Greek primordial deity[13]. Mothers listed include Aphrodite[5], a Greek deity[14] and Nyx[6], a Greek primordial deity[15].
Why It Matters
Phthonus draws 516 Wikipedia views per month (greek_deity category, ranking #77 of 151).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Who were Phthonus's parents?
Phthonus's father was Dionysus[3]. Phthonus's mother was Aphrodite[5].