(Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus;
Synonyms: Pontos
Pontus (n.)
an ancient region of northern Asia Minor on the Black Sea; it reached its height under Mithridates VI but was later incorporated into the Roman Empire;
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