The sea god who could change his shape at will is Proteus, a figure from Greek mythology. He is often described as an old man of the sea and is known for his ability to transform into various forms, including animals and elements of nature. Proteus was associated with the sea's changing nature and was said to possess the power of prophecy, though he would only reveal his knowledge to those who could catch and hold him.
You are likely referring to Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, who had the ability to change his shape and was known for his power over water and storms. In mythology, Poseidon could take on various forms to interact with mortals and other deities. He is often depicted with a trident and associated with horses, earthquakes, and maritime phenomena.
Pretty much all of the gods had the ability to shapeshift.
1598, from GK. Proteus, sea god (son of Oceanus and Tethys) who could change his form.
Because he was the god of the sea and could create storms or calm. He was also the originator of earthquakes. The Greeks were a seafaring people so the god of the sea was important.
Proteus in Greek mythology is an early sea god. Proteus is one of several deities in the Old Man of the Sea in whom Homer calls. Some refer to Proteus as the god of elusive sea change.
You are likely referring to Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, who had the ability to change his shape and was known for his power over water and storms. In mythology, Poseidon could take on various forms to interact with mortals and other deities. He is often depicted with a trident and associated with horses, earthquakes, and maritime phenomena.
Proteus was a sea-god who could shape-shift
Proteus is a Greek sea god who could change his shape at will. Triton is a Greek sea god and the messenger of the sea, typically depicted as a merman with a conch shell trumpet. Both are associated with the sea and marine life in Greek mythology.
Well, most gods could ALL change at will, but I'd have to say Posiden, since his grandson could turn into various animals I think, though, that you are looking for Proteus, the shape shifting sea god who was the herder of the sea creatures and called the Old Man of the Sea. He was a prophetic god, but would only give answers if properly compelled to do so, which usually meant clinging to him as he shifted through various forms.
Proteus, a sea god in Greek mythology, had the ability to foretell the future and change his shape at will. He was known for his wisdom and prophetic powers, but he also had a reputation for being elusive and difficult to pin down due to his shape-shifting abilities.
This was Poseidon.
I think you mean Nereus, but I could be wrong....
Pretty much all of the gods had the ability to shapeshift.
1598, from GK. Proteus, sea god (son of Oceanus and Tethys) who could change his form.
A hurricane could sweep away all of the sand sending the rest of the beach below sea level.
Neptune was god of sea and could control the sea this may not be the answer to your question but it is the answer i know
subduction and sea floor spreading.