Pontus
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An ancient Greek god of the sea, father of Nereus
- proper noun
- Literature
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Ponto
- Oh, Thalassa and Pontus.
Examples
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In Greek mythology, Pontus is depicted as the ancient personification of the sea.
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According to legend, Pontus is considered the father of Nereus and other sea deities.
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The primordial sea, known as Pontus, played a vital role in the creation myths of ancient Greece.
Synonyms
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A sea spirit in Greek myth and father of many sea gods
is the same personification but noted only as Nereus's father
Surface Forms
Pontus main
Etymology
The word Pontus comes from the Greek word pontos, which means 'sea', so in old stories Pontus is the sea made into a god and the father of many sea creatures.
