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Phorcys
In
Greek mythology
, Phorcys was a primevil sea god, son of
Pontus
and
Gaia
. His wife was
Ceto
and together they had many children, all hideous monsters collectively known as the
Phorcydes
.
Consorts/Children
Ceto
Echidna
Gorgons
Euryale
Medusa
Sthenno
Graeae
Deino
Enyo
Pemphredo
Hesperides
Aegle
Arethusa
Erytheia
Hesperia
Ladon
Scylla
Sirens
Thoosa
Also in
Greek mythology
, Phorcys was the name of a Phrygian leader during the
Trojan War
.
Ajax
killed him.
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