Proteus (Pro´teus). A marine deity, who could foretell events and convert himself at will into all sorts of shapes. According to later legends, Proteus was a son of Poseidon.
“The changeful Proteus, whose prophetic mind,
The secret cause of Bacchus’ rage divined.”
“What chain can hold this varying Proteus fast?”
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