Pontus (mythology)

In Greek mythology, Pontus or Pontos (, "Póntos" - "Sea") was one of the primordial deities, the personification of the sea. He was a son of Gaia (the Earth), by whom he is the father of Nereus and Phorcys. He was also the consort of the goddess Thalassa. 
Pontus has a variety of strengths including using his titan staff, which can strike lightning.