During the time of Ancient Greece, there were many tales, myths and legends surrounding the kingdom of the sea; many of which included fearsome beasts, epic struggles, and angry gods. There are stories of vengeance, wickedness, cruelty and rage, but there are also stories of understanding, compassion, helpfulness and kindness. When one takes a closer look at many of the more malevolent (and sometimes disturbing) tales, it becomes quite apparent that many of these tales use a feminine force in order to show the specter of the sea and the gods or goddesses of the sea. In fact, many sea monsters are said to be female, including Charybdis and Scylla (the horrors that Odysseus and his crew must navigate through the Strait of Messina), and the sea has often been given personality and characters. feminine character traits. Ceto, in particular, was the feminine embodiment of the dangers of the sea, and Amphitrite was another powerful and feminine sea goddess. The link between the terrors of the sea and the female personality is perhaps not immediately presented with the greatest clarity; however, it is possible to use symbolic history, cultural normalities of the time, and a brief look at the ancient Greek view of sexuality to help uncover these mysteries. We know that the symbols of water and femininity coincide greatly, essentially since the beginning of humanity. the history of recorded symbols. The inverted triangle was a particularly important emblem in this regard, as it was used to represent both the flow of water (or sometimes a cup or chalice), as well as the shape of the reproductive organs and female genitalia . These similarities were not only in written symbols, but also in more abstract symbolism. O...... middle of paper ...... have certainly made theirs much more interesting than many other cultures. Works Cited "Archaeology of disasters - Women in ancient Mediterranean marine mythology, their roles and symbolisms - By: Dr. George Pararas-Carayannis and Dr. Amanda Laoupi." Dr George PC Disaster Pages. Internet. .Symbolism between women and waterGrimal, Pierre. The Dictionary of Classical Mythology. Oxford, England: Blackwell, 1985. Perseus Digital Library. Internet. .Theoi Greek mythology, exploration of Greek mythology and gods in classical literature and art. Internet. .Used for the collection of various primary factsWalcot, P. "Greek Attitudes Towards Women: The Mythological Evidence." Greece and Rome XXXI.1 (1984). JSTOR. Web. Greek views of sexuality; cultural effects