Zelus
| Zelus | |
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Personification of zeal, dedication, emulation, envy, rivalry, and jealousy | |
| Abode | Mount Olympus |
| Genealogy | |
| Parents | Pallas and Styx |
| Siblings | Nike, Kratos, Bia |
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In Greek mythology, Zelus or Zelos (/ˈziːləs/; Ancient Greek: Ζῆλος, romanized: Zêlos, lit. 'zeal') was the daimon that personifies dedication, emulation, eager rivalry, envy, jealousy, and zeal. The English word "zeal" is derived from his name.