Torso of a Triton figure

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Triton, a mythical Greek god of the sea, serves as a messenger for his domain. He is the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, powerful gods who rule over the ocean. As a herald for his father, Triton plays an important role in communicating the will of Poseidon to the world. Triton is often depicted with the upper body of a human and the lower half of a fish, complete with fins and scales that shimmer in shades of sea blue. According to Ovid's accounts, Triton's shoulders are adorned with shells that resemble barnacles, giving him an otherworldly appearance. Like his powerful father, Poseidon, Triton wields a trident as his trusty symbol of authority. However, Triton has a unique attribute that sets him apart from the rest: a twisted conch shell that he uses to communicate with the sea and its creatures. By blowing into this shell like a trumpet, Triton can calm or stir up the waves as needed. The sound produced by Triton's conch shell is so loud and cacophonous that it sends even the most fearsome giants fleeing in terror. These behemoths mistakenly believe that the shell's deafening blast is the roar of a ferocious beast emerging from the depths of the ocean.