Ceto
In Greek mythology, Ceto ("sea monster") was a hideous aquatic monster, a daughter of Gaia and Pontus. She was the personification of the dangers of the sea, unknown terrors and bizarre creatures. Eventually, the word "ceto" became simple shorthand for any sea monster. It is still used in this way. Her husband was Phorcys and they had many children, collectively known as the Phorcydes.Consorts/Children
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an expression of the most sinister cast. I continued: "I will make no
paper. It follows, also, that the incognito visit you propose to me
Accept my excuses, therefore; and, since it must be so, let us part."
"I am sorry, Mr. Schlemihl, that you thus obstinately persist in
fortunate. Farewell! May we shortly meet again! But, a propos, allow me
carefully."
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he stood between two obedient shadows, his own and mine, which was
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in want of it, my heart was ready to burst, and I wept bitterly. The
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the high-born Count Peter--merely a stroke of your pen!"
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arrived at this very moment. The good and faithful creature, on seeing
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and without any disputing, to restore my property. Instead of a reply,
But Bendel raised his buck-thorn stick; and following close upon him,
feel the whole force of his powerful arm. The gray man, as if accustomed
soft and noiseless steps, pursued his way over the heath, carrying with
hollow sounds ringing through the waste, until at last they died away
by given free vent to my tears. But I saw no bounds, no relief, to.
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