Iapetus and the Greeks

19 December 2005, edited by Tinu
 

Iapetus in mythology

Iapetus (greek Iapetos), one of the six Titans of the greek mythology, is the son of Uranus and Gaia. Iapetus’ wife is Clymene; they have four children: Menoetius, Atlas, Prometheus and Epimetheus. Though the last three ones, Iapetus is an ancestor of the human race. Sometimes Iapetus is also said to be the spouse of Asia or Asopis.

A more detailed description may be found at the Theoi Project: Ouranos: Iapetos.