The Old Man Of The Sea -

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

: A herdsman of sea monsters who served Poseidon. He could foretell the future but would change shapes (into fire, lions, or serpents) to avoid answering questions unless captured and held tightly. The Old Man of the Sea

In the fifth voyage of Sinbad , he encounters a seemingly frail old man on a deserted island. : These figures personify the elusive, ever-changing nature

" 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) He could foretell the future but would change

: Today, the phrase is a metaphor for a lingering burden or a "bore" that one cannot easily shake off. 2. Greek Mythology

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