Proteus

(Pro′teus). A marine deity, who could foretell events and convert himself at will into all sorts of shapes. According to later legends, Proteus was a son of Poseidon. “The changeful Proteus, whose prophetic mind, The secret cause of Bacchus’ rage divined.” The Lusiad. “What chain can hold this varying Proteus fast?” Budgell. Psyche (Psy′che). The wife of Cupid. The name is Greek, signifying the soul or spirit.