honos

Honos is a term associated with the Latin concept of honor and, in some contexts, a personification of that concept in Roman religion. In classical Latin, honor denotes public esteem earned through virtuous conduct, service, or achievement, and it functioned as a form of social currency within Roman life. The term is related to other expressions of esteem, such as honores (the honors or offices conferred) and to broader notions like dignitas and gloria that structured Roman ideas of public virtue. In religious or literary contexts, Honos is sometimes treated as the personification of honor, and in some sources is paired with Virtus, the personification of virtue, highlighting the link between ethical character and social standing.

In modern usage, Honos can appear as a proper name or as a poetic or thematic rendering of the concept of honor. It also occurs as a surname or in brand names and fictional works, though such uses are typically independent of the classical idea. The word remains a reference point in discussions of Latin language, Roman culture, and the historical understanding of what constitutes personal and public honor.