Nereids
The Nereids, unlike many other mythical beings, weren’t a single entity. These fifty daughters of Nereus, the old man of the sea, each possessed unique personalities and domains within the vast ocean. Some ruled over calm currents, while others embodied the power of crashing waves.
Residence: Aegean Sea
Symbols: Dolphin
Parents: Nereus and Doris
They were the embodiment of the ocean’s bounty and its unpredictable moods. They safeguarded the rich harvest of the sea, ensuring the well-being of sailors and fishermen. Yet, they also represented the ocean’s power, appearing to those in distress as a force of nature to be respected, not simply appeased.
The Nereids, along with their father Nereus, the wise old man of the sea, resided in a magnificent silvery grotto nestled deep within the Aegean Sea. Unlike their sisters, two Nereids held a more prominent place. Thetis, the most distinguished among them, was known for her wisdom and prophetic abilities. Amphitrite, another remarkable Nereid, eventually became the wife of Poseidon, the powerful god of the sea.
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