Deimos (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Deimos /ˈdaɪmɒs/[1] el) is the personification of fear.[2] He is the son of Ares and Aphrodite, and the brother of Phobos. Deimos served to represent the feelings of dread and terror that befell those before a battle, while Phobos personified feelings of fear and panic in the midst of battle.
| Deimos | |
|---|---|
Personification of fear | |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Ares and Aphrodite |
| Siblings | Phobos, Harmonia |
Genealogy
In Hesiod's Theogony, Deimos is the son of Ares and Cytherea (Aphrodite), and the sibling of Phobos and Harmonia.[3] According to the Greek antiquarian Semus of Delos, Deimos is the father of the monster Scylla.[4]