• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The History Junkie
  • Military History
    • Revolutionary War
    • War of 1812
    • Mexican-American War
    • Civil War
    • World War 1 Timeline
    • World War 2 Timeline
  • Presidents
  • Age of Exploration
  • Native Americans
  • The West
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Presidents
  • Wild West
  • Military
  • Native Americans
  • Age of Exploration
  • Civil War
  • Revolutionary War
  • Mexican-American War
  • War of 1812
  • World War 1
  • World War 2
  • Family Trees
  • Explorers and Pirates
  • About Me
search icon
Homepage link
  • Presidents
  • Wild West
  • Military
  • Native Americans
  • Age of Exploration
  • Civil War
  • Revolutionary War
  • Mexican-American War
  • War of 1812
  • World War 1
  • World War 2
  • Family Trees
  • Explorers and Pirates
  • About Me
×
Home » Ancient History

Iapetus Greek God of Mortality

Published: Jul 25, 2018 · Modified: Nov 8, 2023 by Russell Yost · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Iapetus, the Greek God and Titan of Mortality, was the son of Uranus and Gaea and the father of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius.

iapetus greek god of mortality

Iapetus was one of the four pillars that held the heavens and earth apart. He gave this role to Atlas. He and his four brothers played a role in dethroning his father, Uranus, as the ruler of the earth. He, along with his four brothers, held Uranus in position while Cronus castrated him with a sickle.

The sons of Iapetus were sometimes regarded as mankind's ancestors, and as such, some of humanity's worst qualities were said to have been inherited from these four gods, each of whom was described with a particular moral fault that often led to their own downfall. For instance, sly and clever Prometheus could perhaps represent crafty scheming; the inept and guileless Epimetheus, foolish stupidity; the enduring Atlas, excessive daring; and the arrogant Menoetius, rash violence.

Iapetus Greek God: Online Resources

  • Wikipedia - Iapetus
  • Greek Mythology - Story of Iapetus
  • The History Junkie’s Guide to the Ancient World
  • The History Junkie’s List of Greek Gods and Goddesses
  • The History Junkie’s Timeline of Ancient Greece

Primary Sidebar

Categories

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • About Me

Popular

  • Revolutionary War
  • Colonial America
  • Political History
  • Native American History
  • Presidents of the United States
  • Civil War
  • Famous Family Trees
  • Explorers and Pirates
  • The West
  • Ancient History
  • Sport History
  • Holiday History
  • State History

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2023 The History Junkie