HippocampusGods Sea Horse The hippocampus (derived from the Greek words *hippos*, meaning "horse," and *kampos*, meaning "sea monster") is a mythological creature that combines the foreparts of a horse with the tail of a fish or dolphin, often adorned with wings. Primarily linked to the sea god Poseidon (or Neptune), it serves as his chariot's swift and powerful steed, embodying the themes of speed, strength, and the connection between land and sea.