Definition: The word "Amoco" comes from Greek mythology where a legendary king named Amokos was an evil man who caused many disasters, including fires and floods in Greece. In 1852, Amokos built a coal mine to supply his kingdom with energy, which eventually led to the creation of a powerful corporation called Amoco that controlled the world's oil market. The word "Amoco" is often used in references to large-scale industrial operations or companies that are known for producing and distributing fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and crude oil.