Iapetus
ia·pe·tus
noun
1.
(Greek mythology) the Titan who was father of Atlas and Epimetheus and Prometheus in ancient mythology
Origin
From Latin Iapetus, from Ancient Greek Ἰαπετός (Iapetós), possibly from Pre-Greek. * (moon): Named after the titan. * (ocean): The Iapetus Ocean was the predecessor to the Atlantic Ocean, so this name was chosen because Iapetus is the father of Atlas (see Atlantic).
Phrases
- Iapetus Ocean
- Iapetus Ridge
- Iapetus Suture
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