-Tethysis one of the oldest and most peaceful forms of Greek mythology. AsTitan of water and fertility, personifies the female face of water, nourishment and maintenance of life. Along with the Ocean, it is the birth power of all the water elements of the world.
Inmythoi.orgTethys is presented as a cultural symbol of nature, motherhood and harmony.
Key Data
Name:Tethys
Domain:Sweet water and fertility titan
Type:Titans
Parents:Uranus and Gaia
Wife:Oceanus
Children:Potamoi and Oceanides
Symbols:Water, rivers, waves, vessels
The Role of Tethyus in Mythology
Tethys:
gives birth to allfreshwater
nourishes the earth and life
acts as a maternal deity of nature
Completes the Ocean:
He encloses the world
she bring him tolive
Mother of Rivers and Oceans
According to tradition:
obtained3,000 rivers
and3,000 Oceans
These represent:
the dissemination of life
the importance of water in culture
⚔️ Tethys and Titanic fighting
Tethys:
did not participate in the war
held a peace stand
took on a protective role
In some versions:
Host theHeraWhen Titanic broke out
Powers & Skills
Create and protect freshwater
Fertility of the earth
Divine motherhood
Balance of nature
Symbolism & Cultural Meaning
Tethy symbolizes:
Themother face of water
food and life
peace and continuity
Connected:
with nature
with ecology
with sustainability
George Bibas
Written by George Biba — Researcher and creator of Mythoi.org, on the subject of Greek mythology, ancient religion and heroic myths.