1. Pontus - Noun
2. Pontus - Proper noun
(Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus
an ancient region of northern Asia Minor on the Black Sea; it reached its height under Mithridates VI but was later incorporated into the Roman Empire
Source: WordNetAccording to Epiphanius, Hadrian appointed Aquila from Sinope in Pontus as "overseer of the work of building the city", seeing that Aquila was related to him by marriage. Source: Internet
Antony's rear was protected by Rome's client kingdoms in Anatolia, Syria, and Judea, while the client kingdoms of Cappadocia, Pontus, and Commagene would provide supplies along the march. Source: Internet
Audience 1 Peter is addressed to the “elect resident aliens” scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. Source: Internet
After spending the first months of 47 BC in Egypt, Caesar went to the Middle East, where he annihilated the king of Pontus ; his victory was so swift and complete that he mocked Pompey's previous victories over such poor enemies. Source: Internet
As part of the trade, the Penguins are getting Kapanen, Maple Leafs’ defensive prospect Jesper Lindgren and forward Pontus Aberg. Source: Internet
Descendants of the Titans The Titans, Oceanus, Hyperion, Coeus, and Cronus married their sisters Tethys, Theia, Phoebe and Rhea, and Crius married his half-sister Eurybia, the daughter of Gaia and Pontus. Source: Internet