THAUMAS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY
Thaumas in Greek Mythology
Thaumas was one of the plethora of sea gods written about in the tales of Greek mythology. Thaumas was an early god, predating the rule of Zeus, and as such his importance was diminished by the emergence of Poseidon.
Thaumas Son of PontusThaumas was part of the early pantheon of Greek gods, for Thaumas was the son of the Protogenoi, Pontus (Sea) and Gaia (Earth), making Thaumas brother to the likes of Ceto, Eurybia, Nereus and Phorcys.
As Thaumas’ name can be translated as “miracle” or “wonder”, Thaumas was associated with the wonders of the ocean, rather than any particular oceanic area. |
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Thaumas and Electra
Thaumas would wed Electra, one of the Oceanids; the Oceanids being the nymph daughters of Oceanus.
In Greek mythology, Thaumas is now primarily important because of his role as a father, for by Electra, Thaumas was commonly said to have father Iris, (Rainbow) the messenger goddess closely associated with Hera, and also the three Harpies, (Whirlwinds), who terrorised mortal men.
Less commonly, Thaumas is also named as father of Arce, the messenger goddess of the Titans during the Titanomachy, meaning she was punished in Tartarus after the ten year war.
In Greek mythology, Thaumas is now primarily important because of his role as a father, for by Electra, Thaumas was commonly said to have father Iris, (Rainbow) the messenger goddess closely associated with Hera, and also the three Harpies, (Whirlwinds), who terrorised mortal men.
Less commonly, Thaumas is also named as father of Arce, the messenger goddess of the Titans during the Titanomachy, meaning she was punished in Tartarus after the ten year war.
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Colin Quartermain - Thaumas - 19th February 2020