Oceanus

The Titan of the ocean, also known as the oldest Titan, and the wife of his Tethys. The son of Ouranos and Gaia, he was the father of many sea gods/goddesses.



= Mythology = In Greek Mythology, Oceanus was the only Titan brother who did not participate in overthrowing Ouranos. In the Titomachy, he did not choose any sides as he was nuetral with the Titans and the gods. He married his sister Tethys, Titaness of water. He was also mentioned when Zeus swallowed his daughter Metis. In result, he was very angry. He was also the grandfather(Metis)/granduncle(Zeus) of Athena. In paintings and murals, he is often shown holding a sea serpent. His Roman form is Ocean.

= Trivia =


 * Oceanus and Pontus have special names, both named after water bodies. Oceanus was named after "Ocean" and Pontus was "Pond"