Earth, the blue planet is covered 75% by water. Many ancient cultures carry mythological tales about water Gods and Goddesses. In many cultures water has been revered and found its origin in the form of water Goddess and Gods.

According to Roman Mythology, Neptune remained as the God of the sea. He carried a trident and rode a dolphin or a horse. Sea horses were his mode of transportation. He is the son of Saturn, grand son of Uranus.Volturnus is considered as the God of water in Roman mythology.

According to Greek Mythology, Poseidon was the God of  the ocean and was considered one of the Olympian Gods. His parents were Cronus and Rhea  and his siblings were Zeus, Hera, Demeter and Hades. Poseidon remained one of the guardians for the Oracle at Delphi before Apollo.

Pontus is known as the Greek sea God.

Egyptian mythology consider “She” as pool of water. According to their mythology all life’s creation has its origin in water. Water played a crucial role in the day to day life of desert-oriented ancient Egyptian culture. Water serves a vital role for the Egyptians’ life regardless of time.

Enki is known as God of water and the river Tigris in Mesopotamian mythology.

According to Hindu mythology, Indra remained as the God of Water. Rainfall is considered part of his domain.  According to a mythological tale, the Ganges river has its origin with the God Shiva. According to Hindu culture, rivers carry woman’s name and worshiped as the source of energy. Varuna is considered as the lord of the oceans in Hindu mythology.

According to Japanese mythology, the birth of their nation is called kuniyumi. The birth of their deities are called kamiyumi, Izanagi no Mikoto (heavenly Male) and Izanami no Mikoto (heavenly female) which were the last and seventh generation of the heavenly clan. The two deities got a heavenly spear with jewels as gift. They came to the floating bridge between Heaven and Earth and churned the sea below. The new self-forming island was born. They came to the new island from the heaven. They were responsible for the creation of new deities. Susanoo, was the ruler of storms, and sea. According to one version of Japanese mythology, Susanoo ruled the sea and other elements of storm like hail and snow. Suitengu is known as the Japanese child god of the sea. Mizuchi is known as the dragon and sea God in Japanese myhtology.

According to Chinese mythology, Mazu is considered as water Goddess and protector of sailors.

Njord is a God of sea in Norse mythology. He is known for his power to calm the sea as well as fire.

Nerthus is considered as  Goddess of lakes, springs and sacred water in Norse mythology.

According to Finnish mythology, Vellamo is known as  Goddess of lakes, sea and storms.

Arausio was the local Celtic water God.

Dylan is known as a Welsh sea god.

Kanaloa is known as the Hawaiian ocean/sea God.

Tangaroa is known as Polynesian sea God.

The mythological quilt of water Gods and Goddess is diversified, intriguing and striking for the explorers of water Gods and Goddesses.Water gives life and destroys life also. Water is  the fabric of the rise and fall of  civilizations and cultures in  ancient ages. It’s a great topic to ponder.