Key Points

- Primordial sea god

- Fathered many famous ocean monsters 

Brief Bio

Phorcys is a primordial sea god in Greek mythology, often depicted as a ancient, bearded figure with a fish-like or amphibious appearance. He is one of the early chthonic deities associated with the hidden depths of the ocean. Phorcys is the son of Gaia (Earth) and Pontus (Sea), making him a primordial being rooted in the natural forces of the world.

Phorcys is best known as the father of many famous marine monsters, including the Gorgons (like Medusa), the Graeae (the gray sisters), and the Sirens. His wife is Ceto, a primordial sea goddess associated with dangerous sea monsters. Together, they embody the dangerous and mysterious aspects of the ocean's depths.

In myth, Phorcys is often portrayed as a guardian of the secrets of the sea, embodying both its fertility and its peril. Despite his somewhat obscure role, he is an essential figure in the genealogies of many mythic creatures and symbolizes the primal power of the ocean.