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Nereids
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In Greek mythology, the Nereids or Nereides ( ; ; , also Νημερτές) are sea nymphs (female spirits of sea waters), the 50 daughters of the 'Old Man of the Sea' Nereus and the Oceanid Doris, sisters to their brother Nerites. They often accompany Poseidon, the god of the sea, and can be friendly and helpful to sailors (such as the Argonauts in their search for the Golden Fleece).
In Greek mythology, the Nereids are sea nymphs—female spirits of the ocean—who are the 50 daughters of Nereus, the "Old Man of the Sea," and often appear alongside Poseidon to help or interact with mortals like sailors. They matter as important figures in ancient Greek stories about the sea, representing the divine forces that ancient Greeks believed could aid or influence those who traveled on water.
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- Name
- Mythology
- List of Nereids
- Iconography
- Worship
- Modern use
- In modern folklore
- Other uses
- Explanatory notes
- Footnotes
- References
- External links
In Greek mythology, the Nereids or Nereides ( ; ; , also Νημερτές) are sea nymphs (female spirits of sea waters), the 50 daughters of the 'Old Man of the Sea' Nereus and the Oceanid Doris, sisters to their brother Nerites. They often accompany Poseidon, the god of the sea, and can be friendly and helpful to sailors (such as the Argonauts in their search for the Golden Fleece).
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