Iapetus

This article contains lore based on real-life sources of the Greek mythology as introduced from the God of War Greek era.

Iapetus (Ἰαπετός) is a Titan. He is the lord of mortal life. He is the father of Atlas, Prometheus and Epimetheus.

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Who are the children of Iapetus in Greek mythology?

Iapetus, a Titan in Greek mythology, is known as the father of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius. Some sources also identify him as the father of Buphagus and Anchiale.

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What role does Iapetus play in the God of War Greek era?

Iapetus, a Titan in the God of War Greek era, holds the titles of Lord of Mortal Life, God of Craftsmanship, and God of Mortality. He is known as the progenitor of Atlas, Prometheus, and Epimetheus. Despite his prominence, he is absent during Kratos' venture into Tartarus and does not participate in the second Titanomachy. His presence is only acknowledged in the God of War II novel.

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Who are the parents of Iapetus?

Iapetus, a Titan in Greek mythology, is the offspring of Uranus and Gaia. He holds the title of the lord of mortal life and is recognized as the progenitor of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, Menoetius, Buphagus, and Anchiale.

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What is Iapetus known as the lord of in Greek mythology?

Iapetus, a Titan in Greek mythology, holds the title of Lord of Mortal Life. Additionally, he is identified as the God of Craftsmanship and Mortality. He is the progeny of Uranus and Gaia, and the patriarch of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, Menoetius, Buphagus, and Anchiale.

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Who are Buphagus and Anchiale in relation to Iapetus?

In Greek mythology, Buphagus and Anchiale are identified as the offspring of Iapetus, often recognized as the god Iapetus. In certain traditions, Iapetus is equated with Japheth, Noah's son, and considered the progenitor of mankind. He is also acknowledged as the father of Epimetheus and Menoetius.

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Greek Mythology 

In Greek mythology, Iapetus (/aɪˈæpɪtəs/) (also Japetus (Ancient Greek: Ἰαπετός Iapetos)) was a Titan, the son of Uranus and Gaia and father of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius. He was also called the father of Buphagus and Anchiale in other sources.

Iapetus has been equated with Japheth (יֶפֶת) the son of Noah as the progenitor of mankind based on the similarity of their names and the tradition. Iapetus was linked to Japheth by 17th-century theologian Matthew Poole, Robert Graves, and John Pairman Brown.

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God of War II 

He helped Cronos to overthrow their father. He aided the Titans against Zeus, but they failed and were defeated, Zeus imprisoned him along with his siblings were banished to Tartarus. Typhon mentions him and several other Titans who were banished to Tartarus. When Kratos freed the Titans, he did not aid them in the second Titanomachy.

Powers & Abilities 

• Immortality: As a Titan, he is immortal. Only a sufficiently powerful weapon or an extremely powerful being can kill him.

Trivia 

• When Kratos enters Tartarus, Iapetus isn't seen anywhere and he did not aid the Titans in the second Titanomachy. 
• He is mentioned in the God of War II (Novel).