Triton
/ˈtraɪ.tən/noun
A mythological Greek god of the sea, often depicted as a merman.
Did you know?Triton, the messenger of the sea, was believed to wield a conch shell that could calm or stir the oceans, a powerful tool of both creation and destruction.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Τρίτων
“The third, often associated with the sea and son of Poseidon.”
1st Century
Latin
Triton
“Borrowed from Greek, referring to the sea god.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
Triton
“Maintained as a term for the sea deity in literature.”
Modern English
English
Triton
“Adopted from Latin to denote both the god and celestial bodies named after him.”
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