- Tethys is one of the oldest and most peaceful forms of Greek mythology. As Titan 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.
In mythoi.mythoi.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
Ο Ρόλος της Τηθύος στη Μυθολογία
Tethys:
gives birth to all freshwater
nourishes the earth and life
acts as a maternal deity of nature
Completes the Ocean:
He encloses the world
she bring him to live
Μητέρα των Ποταμών και των Ωκεανίδων
According to tradition:
obtained 3,000 rivers
and 3,000 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 the Hera When Titanic broke out
Powers & Skills
Create and protect freshwater
Fertility of the earth
Divine motherhood
Balance of nature
Symbolism & Cultural Meaning
Tethy symbolizes:
The mother face of water
food and life
peace and continuity
Connected:
with nature
with ecology
with sustainability