Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Eve of Pentacost
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Phobetor

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Phlegon (2)
Next Entry
Phobus
Resource Toolbox

(Φοβήτωρ ,frightener), an attendant on Somnus, the god of sleep, in the ancient heathen mythology. It was his office to suggest to the mind images of animated beings, and in this capacity he is mentioned by Ovid in his Metamorphoses.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Phobetor'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/phobetor.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile