2007-01-04 15:27:07 · 3 answers · asked by exceptionallyexceptional 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
'Davy Jones locker' means the ocean, sometimes specifically the bottom of the sea. (Sailors use 'locker' for any place you can keep stuff.) Davy Jones is a character in naval folklore. The origin of the name is obscure and there are several theories, but the prevalent thought is that it's another name for the Devil. He is said to collect the souls of anyone who drowns or is killed at sea; some pirates were rumored to have made deals with him for success or protection in their exploits.
2007-01-04 15:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Davy Jones' Locker
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Davy Jones' Locker is an idiom for the bottom of the sea — the resting place of drowned seamen. It is used as a euphemism for death at sea (e.g. to be "sent to Davy Jones' Locker")[1]; Davy Jones is a nickname (used primarily by sailors) for what would be the devil of the seas. The origins of the name are unclear, and many theories have been put forth, including incompetent sailors, a pub owner who kidnapped sailors, or that Davy Jones is another name for the devil - as in, "Devil Jonah."
The reputation has been widespread among sailors since its popularization and nautical traditions have been created around Davy Jones. He is also very popular in the broader culture.
2007-01-04 16:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by krissy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
davy Jones was a member of the monkies.
Daviy jones locker is the bottem of the sea
2007-01-04 17:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by tedy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋