tethys

• Имя собственное, относящееся к титаниде и морской богине в греческой мифологии, супруге Океана, а также типовому роду семейства Aplysiidae.

A proper noun referring to a Titaness and sea goddess in Greek mythology, wife of Oceanus, and also the type genus of the family Aplysiidae.

uncountable · proper noun

1. C1formal

   In Greek mythology, a Titaness and sea goddess who was the wife of Oceanus and mother of the river gods and Oceanids.

   Титан и морская богиня

   • Tethys was one of the most ancient deities in Greek mythology.
   • She and Oceanus were the parents of the three thousand river gods.
   • The ancient Greeks believed Tethys controlled the world's fresh water.

2. Genus of sea haresC2formalscientific

   A type genus of the family Aplysiidae, comprising certain sea slugs known as sea hares.

   Тетис

   • Tethys is a genus of large sea slugs found in warm waters.
   • Marine biologists study Tethys for its unique defense mechanisms.
   • The Tethys sea hare can release purple ink when threatened.

   Synonymsaplysia