Aigialus

Aigialus (Ancient Greek: Αἰγιαλός) refers to the coastline or seashore. It is a geographical term denoting the zone where the land meets the sea or ocean. In ancient Greek literature and thought, the aigialus held significance both practically, as a resource for sustenance and travel, and symbolically, as a boundary between the familiar terrestrial world and the often-feared or revered maritime realm. The term encompasses the beach, rocky shores, and other types of coastal landscapes.