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In Greek mythology, Pontus or Pontos (Πόντος) (English translation: "sea") was an ancient, pre-Olympian sea-god, one of the Greek primordial deities. Pontus was Gaia's son and, according to the Greek poet Hesiod, he was born without coupling.

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Who is Pontus?

Greek sea god. Son of Gaea


What is the Greek god Pontus roman name?

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Where did the sea god pontus live?

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What was pontus god of?

The sea it self.


Who was Uranus the greek god married to?

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Why was the Black Sea called the hospitable sea?

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What are the sons and daughters of gaia and pontus named?

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Why is the Black Sea called pontus euxinus?

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