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
Category:Greek Mythology
Category:Primordial Deities
Category:Deities
Category:Gods of the Sea