The ancient Greek term for sea gods was "Theoi Halioi" or "Theoi Einalioi." These deities were commanded by the Sea-King Poseidon and his queen Amphitrite. Maritime scenes featuring a host of sea-gods were very popular in Greco-Roman mosaic....
This god in Latin was called Neptunus that comes from the Etruscan Netums or Neptunus. (Roman Mythology) Both gods are the gods of the sea. Poseidon had many children and was protector of many Greek cities, but in Athens gained the goddess Athena and was in second place in importance. It...
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Apr 21, 2024 — by Alilia Athena in Gods and Goddesses Welcome to the shadowy depths of Greek mythology where the figure of Ceto, the goddess of sea monsters, casts a long, chilling shadow over the oceanic lore. As we wade through the murky waters of her stories, we find a rich tape...
In Greek mythology Scylla was a sea-monster who haunted the rocks of a narrow strait opposite the whirlpool of Charybdis. Ships who sailed too close to her rocks would lose six men to her ravenous, darting heads. Homer describes Scylla as a creature with
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During the Hellenistic Period, Amphitrite held an important place inGreek religion. Her connection to Poseidon, one of the Olympian gods, accounts for some of her divinity. However, ancient myths discussing the creation of the world mention her by name and allude to her longstanding deity. She ...
Greek mythology › Greek pantheon POSEIDONGreek Sea God 🌊Also known as EnosichthonLusty God of the Ocean and patron of sailorsAfter the Olympian Gods kicked out the Titans, this crusty old seagod took charge of the waves while his brothers Zeus and Hades plumped for the earthy bits. ...
"[When Poseidon led the sea-gods into battle against Dionysos and his allies during the Indian War :] Psamathe sorrowful on the beach beside the sea, watching the turmoil of seabattling Dionysos, uttered the dire trouble of her heart in terrified words : ‘O Lord Zeus! If thou hast grat...
: "In the waves the Sea-gods (Di Caerulei) dwelt, Aegeon . . . ambiguous Proteus, Triton with his horn; and Doris and her daughters [the Nereides] might be seen, and some were swimming, some on fishes rode, or sat on rocks to dry their sea-green hair."...