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In Greek mythology, Phobos ("fright") was the personification of fear
and horror. He was the son of Ares and Aphrodite. He, his brother Deimos, and the goddess
Enyo accompanied Ares into battle. His Roman equivalent was Timor. Asaph Hall, who discovered the moons of Mars, named
one Phobos.
- In the centre [of the Shield of Herakles] was Phobos (Fear) worked in adamant, unspeakable, staring backwards with eyes
that glowed with fire. His mouth was full of teeth in a white row, fearful and daunting, and upon his grim brow hovered frightful
Eris (Strife) who arrays the throng of men ...
- Upon the shield Proioxis (Pursuit) and Palioxis (Flight) were wrought, and Homados (Tumult), and Phobos (Panic), and
Androktasie (Slaughter). Eris (Strife) also, and Kydoimos (Uproar) were hurrying about, and deadly Ker (Fate).
- -Shield of Heracles 139f
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