The Old Man Of The Sea [ Mobile ]

: Once Sinbad lifts him, the "Old Man" locks his powerful, snake-like legs around Sinbad's neck and refuses to let go.

" The Old Man of the Sea " is a title shared by several significant literary and mythological figures. The most famous is a character from the tales of , though the phrase is also often confused with Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea . 1. Sinbad the Sailor (Arabian Nights)

: Sinbad eventually rids himself of the burden by making the Old Man drunk on fermented grapes, causing him to loosen his grip. The Old Man of the Sea

In Greek mythology, the title refers to primordial sea gods who were often shape-shifters.

: Known as a trustworthy, honest god and the father of the Nereids. : Once Sinbad lifts him, the "Old Man"

: The man begs Sinbad to carry him across a stream.

In the fifth voyage of Sinbad , he encounters a seemingly frail old man on a deserted island. : Known as a trustworthy, honest god and

: These figures personify the elusive, ever-changing nature of the ocean. 3. Ernest Hemingway's Novel (Common Misnomer)