Momos
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A Greek god who blames and mocks the mistakes of gods and people
- proper noun
- Literature
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Momos
- According to legend, Momos criticized the gods for their imperfections.
Examples
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The sharp humor of Momos spared no one, not even Zeus.
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Writers often invoke Momos when satirizing the follies of society.
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In ancient tales, Momos would mock even the most powerful Olympian gods.
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In ancient Greece, Momos was often depicted as a mischievous figure.
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In ancient tales, Momos would mock even the most powerful Olympian gods.
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The sharp humor of Momos spared no one, not even Zeus.
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According to legend, Momos criticized the gods for their imperfections.
Synonyms
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A god who mocks and criticizes others in Greek stories
focuses on criticizing the flaws of gods and humans
Surface Forms
Momos main
Etymology
Momos comes from the ancient Greek word μόμος, which means 'blame' or 'mockery'. He was the god who pointed out faults and made fun of people, so writers use Momos when they mean a sharp 'critic' or mocker.