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Oceanus

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Water-related divine figure in Greek poetry, distinguished from the modern geographical use of “ocean.”

Head of a sea deity in a Roman mosaic from Fordington, usually identified as Oceanus; the heritage record also allows Neptune. Dorset Museum, England. Evidence from Roman art later than the Homeric epics
Head of a sea deity in a Roman mosaic from Fordington, usually identified as Oceanus; the heritage record also allows Neptune. Dorset Museum, England. Evidence from Roman art later than the Homeric epicsPasicles, 2012 / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · CC0License · Related reference · Image source

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Water-related divine figure in Greek poetry, distinguished from the modern geographical use of “ocean.” [1]

IliadIliadGreek epic attributed to Homer, narrating a phase of the Trojan War.Glossary · Click to read the explanation 20’s opening excludes him when listing the rivers present at ZeusZeusZeus is the sky god and leading deity in many Greek traditions. In the Iliad he presides over divine gatherings while others can still speak and object.Glossary · Click to read the explanation’s council. This explicit exception belongs to a particular scene and helps distinguish attendance from absence. [1]

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  1. Iliad 20, first seven paragraphs; invocation of council through division of divine sides The specified scene, as detailed in the assembly study’s notes. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 3 · 13 October 2026 · aladmin

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  2. Edition 2 · 13 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

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