Water the substance of life in many myths was the source of the creation of the world. In many myths it is the destroyer of mankind and holds a powerful symbolism and has developed into myths inhabited by many spirits and deities.
Water spirits came in many forms and had varied powers depending on the region of the world. Water spirits in drought stricken area were revered as benevolent spirits while in areas of the world where rain was plentiful feared their gods of floods; and ancient seafarers faced the wrath of their gods on the seas.
All of these people depended on the waters for their life substance and these gods became life giving creative force to be worshiped.
In ancient times water worshiping was prevalent water's strength gave rise to lakes and rivers being deified. Numerous river gods and river sprites are found in Celtic myths. Temples and shrines were prominent in the Celt's lands.
The theme of the search for the Water of Life occurs in many cultures and by bathing in or drinking of people could become immortal. I Greek mythology if is see in the story of Achilles.The Sea symbolizes life ad existed i the beginning of time. The Primordial Sea is told in most cultures of the world. The Sea was both the creator and the destroyer of the world. In many myths there was an inner ( where men dwelt, fished and sailed on) and an outer Ocean called by the Greeks Oceanus.
The Sea held many mysteries; the Nereids played on the waves, mermaids lived there. Its ocean floor held palaces of the gods and their vast treasures,
The life giving properties of the sea gave it its richness and the sacrifices to the Gods repaid them for their gifts of abundance to men.
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