
Iapetus - Wikipedia
Iapetus is the one Titan mentioned by Homer in the Iliad as being in Tartarus with Cronus. He is a brother of Cronus, who ruled the world during the Golden Age but is now locked up in Tartarus …
Iapetus - Greek Mythology
Iapetus was a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea, and father of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus and Menoetius.
Iapetus - NASA Science
Nov 3, 2024 · Saturn's third largest moon, Iapetus has a mean radius of 457 miles (736 kilometers) and a density only 1.2 times that of liquid water. It has been suggested that Iapetus …
Iapetus: Greek Titan God of Mortality | History Cooperative
Oct 7, 2022 · Iapetus is, in Greek mythology, often referred to as one of the Titans, who were the divine beings that preceded the Olympian gods. Iapetus was a son of Uranus (the sky) and …
IAPETUS (Iapetos) - Greek Titan God of Mortality
In Greek mythology Iapetus was one of the elder Titanes, sons of Uranus and Gaea. Led by Cronus, Iapetos and his brothers ambushed their father as he descended to lie with Mother …
Iapetus | Astronomy, Geology & History | Britannica
Iapetus, outermost of Saturn’s major regular moons, extraordinary because of its great contrast in surface brightness. It was discovered by the Italian-born French astronomer Gian Domenico …
Iapetus - Greek Gods - Timeless Myths
Apr 2, 2002 · Iapetus, Titan of mortality in Greek mythology, is noted for his role in the creation story and as one of the original 12 Titans. Known as "the Piercer," he symbolized violent death …
Iapetus • Facts and Information on the God Iapetus
One lesser-known Titan who contributed heavily to the mythology is Iapetus. Also known as Iepetos or Japetus, this Titan god represented mortality and craftsmanship. For many scholars …
Iapetus in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths
Iapetus is a god from Greek Mythology, a Titan god, and therefore, a god of the preceding generation to Zeus and the other Olympians. As a Titan god, Iapetus was the son of Ouranus …
Iapetus and the Creation Myths of Ancient Greek Lore
Iapetus is one of the twelve Titans born from Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky), making him a primordial entity in Greek mythology. His siblings include notable figures such as Cronus, …