Thalas

Thalas is a proper noun that appears in multiple, unrelated contexts and does not designate a single, universally recognized place or person. In use, it often carries maritime connotations due to its etymological roots.

Etymology and related terms derive from the Greek thalassa, meaning sea. The form thalass- appears in academic and literary terms such as thalassology (the study of the sea) and thalassocracy (rule by maritime power), which helps explain why the name is attractive for coastal or seafaring settings in fiction.

Geography and fiction are the most common domains where Thalas appears. In various fantasy and science fiction works, Thalas is adopted as the name of a coastal realm, city-state, or continental region. The exact geography, political system, and history of Thalas differ from one author to another, as there is no single canonical version. Its portrayal often emphasizes maritime trade, naval power, or sea-related culture, but these elements are not standardized.

Onomastics and contemporary usage show Thalas used occasionally as a surname or given name, typically in fictional contexts or as a stylistic choice influenced by Greco-Malic naming patterns. In real-world naming, it remains uncommon and is not widely documented as a traditional family name.

See also: Thalassa, thalassology, thalassocracy.