Chapter 1

Pacific rulers of the deep blue

Chapter 2

Atlantic and Mediterranean wave shapers

Chapter 3

When myth meets ocean science

Ch 2 · Atlantic and Mediterranean wave shapers
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Fun Fact

Sensing stormy weather: The Norse believed that if drowned sailors suddenly appeared at a feast, it was a sign that the sea goddess Ran had welcomed them into her hall.

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How many daughters do Ran and her husband Aegir have, each representing a different type of ocean wave?

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What is the name of the mythological half-horse, half-fish creatures that pull Poseidon's chariot through the waves?

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According to Greek myth, what did Poseidon fashion the first horse from to impress the goddess Demeter?

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In traditional Yoruba West African geography, which river was Yemoja originally associated with before her domain expanded to the Atlantic Ocean?

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Gossip

Which legendary ocean home sounds most exciting to visit?

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What does the name of the Yoruba deity Yemoja literally translate to in English?

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Who is the famous seafaring son of Lir who rides a chariot over the waves and protects the Irish Otherworld?

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What object does the Norse sea goddess Ran use to capture sailors who fall overboard?

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Gossip

Would you rather sail a stormy Atlantic or a mysterious Mediterranean?

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How many years were the children of the Irish sea god Lir cursed to wander the cold waters of Ireland as swans?

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