Definition
海神 is a general term for a sea god or sea deity in mythology. While it can refer to Neptune (Roman) or Poseidon (Greek), it is not limited to those specific figures and can refer to any mythological sea god, including Chinese sea deities like the Dragon King (龙王) or Mazu (妈祖).
n.
sea god
Examples
- 海神。Gǔ Xīlà shénhuà zhōng de hǎi shén shì Bōsàidōng.The sea god in ancient Greek mythology is Poseidon.
- 海神。Zhōngguó de yánhǎi dìqū yǒu hěnduō gòngfèng hǎi shén de miàoyǔ.There are many temples dedicated to sea gods along China's coast.
- 。Zhè wèi yúmín měitiān chūhǎi qián dōu huì xiàng hǎi shén qídǎo.This fisherman prays to the sea god every day before going out to sea.
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