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Who were the most revered—and feared—sea gods and goddesses?

Discover the ancient guardians of the deep

Who were the most revered—and feared—sea gods and goddesses?
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Paul Bernhardt
08/08/2024 13:00 ‧ 9 months ago | StarsInsider

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Greek and Roman mythology is awash with ancient sea gods and goddesses, ocean deities depicted either as benign saviors of sailors and fishermen, or dangerous, ill-tempered supernatural beings with malice on their minds. Some of these worshipped guardians of the deep were also associated with rivers, springs, and fountains, and were also seen to influence the weather. And there was even a goddess of sandy beaches! So, who were the most revered—and feared—sea gods and goddesses?

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