proteus

Meanings

• noun

  A god of the sea in Greek mythology who has the power to change his shape.

  - "Proteus helped Odysseus by revealing the route home after turning himself into various shapes."
  - "Proteus is a shape-shifting god who can provide valuable information but requires careful handling."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proteus
proteins , potatoes

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Variants

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protei , proteus , proteuses , Proteus , Charles Proteus Steinmetz , Steinmetz

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Etymology

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From Greek Πρωτεύς (Proteus), from πρωτός (protos) 'first'.

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Trivia

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1. Proteus is also known as the Old Man of the Sea.

2. Proteus was sometimes depicted with a trident, the symbol of Poseidon, the god of the sea.

3. Proteus was said to have the power to foretell the future, making him a valuable resource for seers and prophets.

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1. Greek mythology: Proteus is a central figure in Greek mythology and is often associated with other gods and heroes, such as Poseidon, Amphitrite, and Odysseus.

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Culture

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Proteus is a god of the sea in Greek mythology who has the power to change his shape. He is often depicted as a serpent or a man with the upper body of a fish. Proteus is known for his ability to give true answers to questions, but only if the questioner can hold him fast while he transforms. This power made Proteus a valuable resource for seers and prophets.

How to Memorize "proteus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man with the upper body of a fish or a serpent that can change its shape.
   - Visualize Proteus as a god of the sea who can provide valuable information but requires careful handling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Proteus with the sea and the ability to change shape.
   - Remember Proteus as a god who can provide answers but requires careful handling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Proteus, Poseidon's Prophet' to remember Proteus is a god of the sea who can provide prophecies.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Proteus, Shapeshifter Supreme' to remember Proteus can change his shape.

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