Thalassa

Thalassa was a Greek primordial goddess. In Roman mythology, Thalassa is known as Mare.

Abode
Thalassa was the primordial goddess of the sea.

Depiction
In Roman mosaics, Thalassa is depicted as being half submerged in the sea, wearing seaweed, holding an oar, and having crab claws coming out of her hair.

Marriage
Thalassa was married to Pontus, the primordial god of the sea. With him, the two were the parents of all of the fish in the sea.

Hesiod
According to Hesiod, Thalassa was the mother of Aphrodite, due to Cronus throwing the severed genitalia of Uranus into the sea.

Relationships

 * Parents: Aether and Hemera
 * Spouse(s): Pontus
 * Children with no father: Halia