Phorcys is a monster from Greek mythology. The Marvel Comics incarnation first appeared in the 2nd issue of the comic book miniseries X-Men vs Agents of Atlas by Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman.
Background[]
In the Marvel version of mythology, Phorcys is the son of the Elder God Set. Like his father Set, the sea god Phorcys is known to have spawned many monsters, ones known to humans in their mythologies and which are involved in the histories of the Olympians and Asgardians. He is 200 ft tall, possesses super strength, and the ability to regenerate. It has clawed hands and several long tentacles surrounding its mouth. It can psychically control the Sirens.