Pontus

Pontus was a Greek primordial god.

Abode
Pontus was the primordial god of the sea.

Depiction
In Roman mosaics, Pontus was depicted as a large head rising from the sea with crab claw horns and a watery beard. In Roman sculptures, Pontus is rising from seaweed, holding a rudder and leaning on a ship. He is wearing a mural crown and accompanies Fortuna.

Mythology
Pontus was married to Thalassa, the primordial goddess of the sea. With her, the two were the parents of all of the fish in the sea.

Relationships

 * Parents: Gaea
 * Spouse(s): Thalassa
 * Lover(s): Gaea
 * Children with Gaea: Nereus, Thaumas, Phorcys, Ceto, Eurybia, Aegaeon, The Telchines