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Amphitrite

Amphitrite

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A sea goddess who is the wife of Poseidon and queen of the sea
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Anfitrite
  • Amphitrite is often depicted riding alongside her husband, Poseidon, in ancient artwork.
  • Neptune and Amphitrite

Examples

  • As we will see, a variation of the mosaic's central panel depicting Neptune and Amphitrite enthroned was incorporated into the nucleus of Chassriau's cycle.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Many ancient sailors prayed to Amphitrite for safe passage across the ocean.

  • Amphitrite herself gave it to me, and she also let me ride her dolphin, and...

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Amphitrite, called Salacia by the Romans, wanted to remain a virgin and took refuge in the Atlas Mountains before agreeing to marry the god of the sea.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The pair, Male (Order) and Female (Force), reminded Gautier of the pose of Neptune and Amphitrite by Giulio Romano.

    Academic text (2004)

  • In Greek mythology, Amphitrite is regarded as the queen of the sea, married to Poseidon.

Surface Forms

Amphitrite main

Etymology

Amphitrite comes from an old Greek name built with amphi-, which means 'around' or 'both' and also appears in words like amphibian and amphitheatre. Think of her as the sea goddess who 'surrounds' or rules the ocean, which is why the name fits her role as queen of the sea.