In
Greek mythology, Phorcys was a primevil sea god, son of
Pontus and
Gaia. His wife was
Ceto and together they had many children, all hideous monsters collectively known as the
Phorcydes.
Consorts/Children
- Ceto
- Echidna
- Gorgons
- Euryale
- Medusa
- Sthenno
- Graeae
- Deino
- Enyo
- Pemphredo
- Hesperides
- Aegle
- Arethusa
- Erytheia
- Hesperia
- Ladon
- Scylla
- Sirens
- Thoosa
Also in
Greek mythology, Phorcys was the name of a Phrygian leader during the
Trojan War.
Ajax killed him.