Epiphron
In Greek mythology, Epiphron (/ˈɛ.pɪ.frɒn/ (Ancient Greek: Ἐπίφρων means 'prudence, care') was the daimon or spirit of prudence, shrewdness, thoughtfulness, carefulness, and sagacity. According to Hyginus, Epiphron was the son of Erebus (Darkness) and Nyx (Night).[2]
| Epiphron | |
|---|---|
Personification of Prudence | |
| Abode | Underworld (possibly) |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Nyx and Erebus[1] |
| Siblings | Moros, Keres, Thanatos, Hypnos, Oneiroi, Momus, Oizys, Moirai, Nemesis, Apate, Philotes, Geras, Eris, Hesperides, Styx, Dolos, Ponos, Euphrosyne, Petulantia, Continentia, Misericordia, Pertinacia |
References
- Gaius Julius Hyginus, Fabulae from The Myths of Hyginus translated and edited by Mary Grant. University of Kansas Publications in Humanistic Studies. Online version at the Topos Text Project.
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