Greek Mythology

The Classical Gods of Ancient Greece

IAPETUS

Greek God

Also known as Iapetos

Father of Mankind

One of the Titans. Also managed mountains in his spare time, though which ones we aren’t sure.

The husband of Clymene, he did mankind a big favor by fathering Atlas, Epimetheus and Prometheus, with Menoetius being the black sheep of the family.

Iapetus Facts and Figures

Name: Iapetus
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Iapetos

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 5419


Iapetus Relationships

Father: Uranus
Mother: Gaia
Consort: Clymene
Children: Atlas, Epimetheus, Menoetius, Prometheus
Member of: Titans

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Article last revised on September 06, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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