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" 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)

: 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 Greek mythology, the title refers to primordial sea gods who were often shape-shifters. " The Old Man of the Sea "

While officially titled , many people search for this Pulitzer Prize-winning book under "The Old Man of the Sea". Old Man and the Sea: Hemingway, Ernest: 9780684801223 Sinbad the Sailor (Arabian Nights) : A herdsman

In the fifth voyage of Sinbad , he encounters a seemingly frail old man on a deserted island.

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