Nereus

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Nereus in Greek mythology, an old sea god. Like Proteus he had the power of assuming various forms. His daughters were the Nereids, sea-nymphs who included Thetis, mother of Achilles.

Nereus

views updated May 08 2018

Nereus A solar system asteroid (No. 4660), diameter 2 km; orbital period 1.82 years. It is a near-Earth asteroid, scheduled to be visited by a sample-return mission.