Obam′bou. A devil of African mythology.
Ocean, see Neptune.
Ocean′ides. Sea-nymphs, daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. Their numbers are variously estimated by different poets; some saying there were as many as 3000, while others say they were as few as sixteen. The principal of them are mentioned under their respective names, as Amphitrite, Doris, Metis, etc.
Oce′anus, son of Cœlus and Terra, and husband of Tethys. Several mythological rivers were called his sons, as Alpheus, Peneus, etc., and his daughters were called the Oceanides. Some of the ancients worshipped him as the god of the seas, and invariably invoked his aid when they were about to start on a voyage. He was also thought to personify the immense stream which it was supposed surrounded the earth, and into which the sun and moon and other heavenly bodies sank every day.
Ocrid′ion. A king of Rhodes, who was deified after his death.
Ocy′pete. One of the Harpies, who infected everything she touched. The word means swift of flight.
Ocy′roe. A daughter of Chiron, who had the gift of prophecy. She was metamorphosed into a mare.
O′din. In Scandinavian mythology the god of the universe, and reputed father of all the Scandinavian kings. His wife’s name was Friga, and his two sons were Thor and Balder.
Œ′agrus. Father of Orpheus.
Œ′dipus. A son of Laius, King of Thebes, best known as the solver of the famous enigma propounded by the Sphinx.