'adamastor' originates from Portuguese literature, specifically from the epic poem 'Os Lusíadas' by Luís de Camões, where 'Adamastor' is a personification of the Cape of Good Hope.

'Adamastor' was introduced in the 16th century by Luís de Camões in 'Os Lusíadas' and has since been used in various literary works to symbolize the untamed forces of nature.

Initially, it represented a mythical giant, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.