In Greek mythology, Proteus (/ ˈ p r oʊ t i ə s, ˈ p r oʊ t. j uː s / PROH-tee-əs, PROHT-yooss; [1] Ancient Greek: Πρωτεύς, romanized: Prōteús) is an early prophetic sea god or god of rivers …

Dec 26, 2024 · Proteus, in Greek mythology, the prophetic old man of the sea and shepherd of the sea’s flocks (e.g., seals). He was subject to the sea god Poseidon, and his dwelling place …

In Greek mythology, Proteus (/ ˈ p r oʊ t i ə s, ˈ p r oʊ t. j uː s / PROH-tee-əs, PROHT-yooss; Ancient Greek: Πρωτεύς, romanized: Prōteús, lit. 'first') may refer to the following characters. …

In Greek mythology Proteus was a prophetic old sea-god and the herdsman of Poseidon's seals. Menelaus, a hero of the Trojan War, encountered Proteus during his return voyage to Greece, …

Jun 16, 2020 · Proteus, often called The Old Man of the Sea, was a truly mercurial god of the oceans. While most sailors in Greek mythology encountered nymphs or sea monsters in their …

Oct 21, 2019 · Proteus is depicted in many different ways in Greek mythology. In some, he is one of the water gods in Greek mythology, a son of Poseidon . In others, he is a son of Aegyptus …

Proteus was a primordial deity in Greek mythology, protector of the seas, rivers and other bodies of water. He was one of the figures that Homer called Old Man of the Sea. Proteus lived in …

Jul 19, 2023 · As one of the earliest sea gods in Greek mythology, Proteus is an important god with many variations to his story. Sometimes called Old Man of the Sea by Homer, Proteus …

Sep 4, 2023 · Proteus was an elusive sea god of transformations in Greek mythology. Discover his origins, relationships, and roles in ancient myths.

May 29, 2018 · Proteus was an ancient Greek god also known as the old man of the sea. He served as a shepherd for the sea god Neptune*, watching over his flocks of seals. In return, …