Momus
In
Greek mythology,
Momus was the god of mockery, writers, poets and unfair criticism. He was a son of
Nyx. He mocked
Hephaestus for making mankind without doors in their breast through which their thoughts could be seen. He mocked
Aphrodite for being talkative and having creaky sandals. Because of his constant criticism, he was exiled from
Mt. Olympus.
Inspired by the god, Momus is the name of a New Orleans Carnival Krewe.