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InGreek mythology,Penthus (Πενθος)/ˈpɛnθəs/ orPenthos was the personification ofgrief.[1] He favors those who weep for the dead. It is believed that he likes to also torment the individuals who mourn. He accompanied Tisiphone when Hera sent her to madden Ino and Athamas.[2]