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Nereus

Nereus , in Greek mythology, seagod. He was the son of Pontus and Gaea and the father of the nereids (see nymph ). A kindly, wise old man of the sea, Nereus could change into many shapes and had the power of prophecy.

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Nereus, in Greek mythology the son of Oceanus and Terra, and a deity of the sea. See also nereides.

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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.

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