Pontus
sea god of Greek mythology
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Summary
Pontus is a Greek water deities[1]. He draws 3,684 Wikipedia views per month (greek water deities category, ranking #5 of 21).[2]
Key Facts
- Mother: Gaia[3]
- Child: Nereus[4], Thaumas[5], Phorcys[6], Ceto[7], Eurybia[8], Telchines[9], Halie[10], Lycus[11], Damon[12], Adméto[13], Aegaeon[14], Cepheus[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Instance of: Greek primordial deity[17], water deity[18]
- Commons category: Pontus (mythology)[19]
- Worshipped by: Ancient Greek religion[20]
- Name in native language: Πόντος[21]
- Different from: Pontus[22]
- Domain of saint or deity: Mediterranean Sea[23]
- Sibling: Uranus[24]
- P14750: AFA7-CF23-3FC7-1D2A-B3C0[25]
Why It Matters
Pontus has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Who were Pontus's parents?
Pontus's mother was Gaia[3].