Pontus (mythology)

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In Greek mythology, Pontus or Pontos (Greek: Πόντος, Póntos - "Sea") was one of the primordial deities, the personification of the sea. He was a son of Gaia (the Earth), by whom he is the father of Nereus and Phorcys. He was also the consort of the goddess Thalassa.

Pontus has a variety of strengths including using his titan staff, which can strike lightning.