This article is about the Greek deity. For other uses, see Zelos. For the insect, see Zelus (bug).
Zelus
Personification of zeal, dedication, emulation, envy, rivalry, and jealousy
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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.[1]
^"Zelus". Greek Gods and Goddesses. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
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prey size on predation success by Zelus longipes L. (Het., Reduviidae)" (PDF). J. Appl. Ent. 126, 74–78 (2002). Zelus longipes on the UF / IFAS Featured...
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Scatophagus tetracanthus, a fish in the genus Scatophagus Zelus tetracanthus, an insect in the genus Zelus Echinocactus tetracanthus, synonym of Parodia erinacea...
and Tethys, and she was the wife of the Titan Pallas, and the mother of Zelus, Nike, Kratos, and Bia. She sided with Zeus in his war against the Titans...
Vulcanologia, Rome, Italy "Calascio Today by Silvio Germano, translation by Paul Zelus and Alex Frasco". Archived from the original on 2008-10-11. Retrieved 2007-10-11...
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Zelus bilobus is a species of assassin bug found in Florida. Frost, S. W. (1964) "Insects taken in light traps at the Archbold Biological Station, Highlands...
Zelus exsanguis is a species of insect. 13–16 mm long. Yellowish-brown to reddish-brown in color. Pronotum with sharp pronotal spines. Mexico to Panama...
mythology, Phthonus (/ˈθoʊnəs/; Ancient Greek: Φθόνος Phthónos), or sometimes Zelus, was the personification of jealousy and envy, most prominently in matters...
Haeterius zelus is a species of clown beetle in the family Histeridae. It is found in North America. "Haeterius zelus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information...
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an Olympian at the same time. According to Hesiod, the children of Styx—Zelus (Envy), Nike (Victory), Kratos (Strength), and Bia (Force)—"have no house...
and constantly repeating from psalm 68, as one devoured by internal fire,"Zelus domus tuae comedit me", "Zeal for your house consumes me." In 1608, Caracciolo...
species worldwide have been described. Some of the species of the genera Zelus, Pselliopus, Sinea, and Apiomerus are of interest as biological pest control...
subsequent commentary often identifies them as personifications of Conquest (Zelus), War (Ares), Famine (Limos), and Death (Thanatos). Revelation 6 tells of...
great river of the underworld river, and the wife of Pallas and mother of Zelus, Nike, Kratos, and Bia. According to Epimenides' Theogony, Oceanus was the...
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