Phthonus

Phthonus

English

Alternative forms

• Phthonos

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Φθόνος (Phthónos, “Phthonos, god of envy and jealousy”), from φθόνος (phthónos, “envy, jealousy”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθoʊnəs/

Proper noun

Phthonus

1. (Greek mythology) The god of jealousy and envy.

   Synonym: Zelus

   Coordinate term: Invidia

Translations

Greek god of envy and jealousy

French: Phtonos m German: Phthonos m Greek: Φθόνος (el) m (Fthónos) Ancient: Φθόνος m (Phthónos)

Latin: Phthonus m Portuguese: Ftono m, Phthónos m Russian: Фтон m (Fton), Фто́нос m (Ftónos) Spanish: Ptono m

Further reading

• Phthonus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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