seagod

Seagod, or sea god, is a term used to refer to deities associated with the sea in various mythologies and in modern fiction. It denotes a divine figure who rules over oceans, seas, or marine phenomena, and who may protect sailors or command water, weather, and marine life. As a general concept, seagod does not point to a single universal deity but to diverse figures across cultures.

In ancient Greek and Roman tradition, Poseidon (Greek) and Neptune (Roman) are the principal sea gods, wielders of the trident, with control over seas, earthquakes, and horses, and often depicted as powerful, mobile, and sometimes tempestuous. In Norse mythology, Njord is a sea deity associated with winds and prosperity, while Aegir and Ran personify the sea and its dangers for sailors. Varuna, in Hinduism, is guardian of the cosmic order and waters, overseeing truth and law. In East Asian myth, Ryūjin or Ryujin is the dragon god of the sea in Japanese lore; in Chinese tradition, Hai Shen refers to a sea god who presides over oceans, rivers, and the maritime realm. Sedna, in Inuit mythology, is a sea goddess who governs marine animals. Mazu, revered in the Chinese-speaking world, is a sea goddess associated with fishermen and seafarers.

In modern fiction and media, the term seagod is often used as a title for a supreme or particularly powerful sea deity, sometimes as a protector of sailors or ruler of oceanic realms.