In Greek mythology, Comus or Komus is the god of festivity, revels, and nocturnal dalliances (the so-called Komastic rituals). Comus or Komus may also refer to: People Comus, a pseudonym for Robert Michael Ballantyne Comus (Nicolas Philippe Ledru), a noted magician of the late 18th century Locations Comus, Aude, a commune of the Aude département in France Comus, Maryland, United States, an unincorporated community in Montgomery County Musical instruments Komus (or komuz), an Altai name for jaw harp. See also Music of the Altai Republic Kai-komus (or komus), a Shors' name for Topshur Other uses Comus (John Milton), a 1634 masque by John Milton Comus (Arne), a 1738 masque by Thomas Arne Comus (Handel), a 1745 short version of Milton's masque Comus (band), a progressive folk band Komus (company), a Russian chain store and manufacturing company HMS Comus, the name of several ships of the Royal Navy Mistick Krewe of Comus, the oldest active New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe