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Phorcys

In Greek mythology, Phorcys, or Phorkys was a primeval sea god, son of Pontus and Gaia. His wife was Ceto and together they had many children, all hideous monsters (except for the Hesperides) collectively known as the Phorcydes.

Consorts/Children

  1. Ceto
    1. Echidna
    2. Gorgons
      1. Euryale
      2. Medusa
      3. Sthenno
    3. Graeae
      1. Deino
      2. Enyo
      3. Pemphredo
    4. Hesperides
      1. Aegle
      2. Arethusa
      3. Erytheia
      4. Hesperia
    5. Ladon
    6. Scylla
    7. Sirens
    8. Thoosa

Also in Greek mythology, Phorcys was the name of a Phrygian leader during the Trojan War. Ajax killed him.

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