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Menoetius is the ancient Greek titan god of doom!! He's so cool and you can read more about him here

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Menoetius in Greek Mythology

Menoetius was a second generation Titan from Greek mythology. The son of Iapetus, Menoetius was brother to Atlas, Epimetheus and Prometheus
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About Menoetius - Titan God of Doom

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Menoetius

This article is about the Titan. For the Argonaut and father of Patroclus, see Menoetius_(Argonaut). Menoetius or Menoetes (Greek: Μενοίτιος, Μενοίτης ) was the Greek Titan god of rashness and violent rage, who resided in Erebus. The name means "doomed might" originating from the Ancient Greek...
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