Zelus

In Greek mythology, Zelus or Zelos /ˈziːləs/ (Greek: Ζῆλος, Zēlos, literally "zeal") was the daimon son of Pallas and Styx.^[1] Zelus and siblings Nike (Victory), Kratos (Strength) and Bia (Force) were winged^{[citation needed]} enforcers who stood in attendance at Zeus' throne and formed part of his retinue.^[2]

Zelus personifies dedication, emulation, eager rivalry, envy, jealousy, and zeal.^{[citation needed]} The English word "zeal" is derived from his name.^{[citation needed]}

Zelos may have also been identified with Agon, the personification of romantic jealousy, and was closely connected with Eris.^{[citation needed]} His Roman name was Invidia, which, in Latin, meant "to look against in a hostile manner". Because of its relation to Zelus, his Roman form was sometimes associated with the Seven deadly sins.

References

^ Hesiod, Theogony 383–5.
^ Hesiod, Theogony 386–7.

External links

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[1] Hesiod, Theogony 383–5.

[2] Hesiod, Theogony 386–7.

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