Oceanus
ancient Greek god of the earth-encircling river, Oceanos
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Oceanus
Summary
Oceanus is a titan[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Oceanus's father was Uranus[3].
- Oceanus's mother was Gaia[4].
- Among Oceanus's spouses was Tethys[5].
- Among Oceanus's spouses was Pompholyge[6].
- A child of Oceanus was Klymene[7].
- A child of Oceanus was Nemesis[8].
- A child of Oceanus was Calypso[9].
- A child of Oceanus was Amalthea[10].
- A child of Oceanus was Europa[11].
- A child of Oceanus was Amphitrite[12].
- Oceanus is recorded as male[13].
- Oceanus's instance of is recorded as titan[14].
- Oceanus's instance of is recorded as Greek water deities[15].
- Oceanus's instance of is recorded as personification[16].
Body
Origins and Family
Oceanus's father was Uranus[3]. His mother was Gaia[4].
Personal Life
Spouses include Tethys[5], a titan[17] and Pompholyge[6], a mythological Greek character[18]. Children include Klymene[7], a Greek nymph[19]; Nemesis[8], an Oceanids[20]; Calypso[9], an Oceanids[21]; Amalthea[10], an Oceanids[22]; Europa[11], an Oceanids[23]; and Amphitrite[12], a Greek deity[24].
Why It Matters
Oceanus has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Who were Oceanus's parents?
Oceanus's father was Uranus[3]. Oceanus's mother was Gaia[4].