sea-god

A sea-god rises from the ocean waves.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deity associated with the sea: "Sea-god" refers to a mythological being who rules or personifies the ocean, often possessing powers over tides, storms, and marine life. This term is typically used in the context of ancient religions or folklore.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • In Greek mythology, Poseidon is the most famous sea-god, known for his trident and control over earthquakes. (A deity associated with the sea in a specific cultural tradition.)
  • The sailors prayed to the sea-god for safe passage during the storm. (A supernatural entity believed to protect or govern the ocean.)

Advanced Usage

• "to worship a sea-god": to offer devotion or rituals to a deity of the sea.

  • Ancient coastal tribes often built temples to worship a sea-god for bountiful fishing. (To perform religious acts directed at a marine deity.)

• "the wrath of the sea-god": a poetic or metaphorical expression for a violent storm or dangerous sea conditions.

  • The shipwreck was blamed on the wrath of the sea-god, as the waves rose without warning. (A personification of natural disaster as divine anger.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sea-goddess (n): a female deity of the sea.

  • Amphitrite, the sea-goddess, was the wife of Poseidon in Greek myth. (A feminine counterpart to a sea-god.)

• Sea-deity (n): a more general term for any god or goddess associated with the ocean.

  • Many cultures have a sea-deity who is both creator and destroyer. (A broader category including both male and female entities.)

Synonyms

• Ocean deity: a god or goddess of the ocean.
• Marine god: a divine being linked to the sea.
• Water spirit: a supernatural being associated with bodies of water (less specific to the sea).

Related Idioms

• "to make an offering to the sea-god": to take a precaution or perform a ritual for good luck at sea.

  • Before the voyage, the captain made an offering to the sea-god by throwing a coin into the waves. (A superstitious act for protection.)

• "as old as the sea-god": extremely ancient or timeless.

  • That legend is as old as the sea-god, passed down for generations. (An idiom emphasizing great age.)