Many legends and myths exist with elements of the ocean in them; they come from different times in history, but all demonstrating the ocean's influence to both small and great degrees. From ancient myths of fantastical sea creatures and gods to later legends of the sunken continent of Atlantis, ocean myths and legends hold much fascination. Ocean elements, as expected, turn up more frequently in myths and folklore of races close to the ocean; the greater the dependence on and proximity to the ocean, the greater the influence. An example would be how dolphins appeared prominently in many Greek myths.

Men have been attracted to the wonders and dangers that the ocean embodied, the chances of discovering new races, lands and eventually, riches. It has been this mystique that, until modern times, captured men's imaginations and kept the ocean in the minds of many. This has contributed to ocean-related folklore, which has developed and survived even to today, living on in books, movies and as stories.

In this group we cover several myths and legends regarding the ocean to show their diversity while having an enriching time learning of them.