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 enforcers who stood in attendance at Zeus' throne and formed part of his retinue.[2][3]
Zelus personifies dedication, emulation, eager rivalry, envy, jealousy, and zeal[3] 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.[4] 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.
He was sometimes associated with Phthonus, the daimon of romantic jealousy. [5]
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