Water god refers to a deity or divine being that presides over bodies of water or all water-related activities. Synonyms for the water god include Neptune, Poseidon, Shango, and Varuna. Neptune is the Roman god of the sea who was believed to have power over the waters. Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea who was regarded as one of the twelve Olympian gods. Shango is the Yoruba deity of thunderstorms, fire, and water who is revered in West Africa and the Caribbean. Varuna is the Vedic god of the oceans and is recognized in Hinduism as a deity with immense control over water bodies and weather patterns.