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She was the personification of the dangers of the sea, unknown terrors and bizarre creatures. Eventually, the word "ceto" became simple shorthand for any sea monster. It is still used in this way. Her husband was Phorcys and they had many children, collectively known as the Phorcydes.
In Greek art Ceta where drawn as a serpentine fish. Ceto also gave name to the Constellation Cetus.
Consorts/Children