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01/15/2015 by AquileanaThe Nereids were fifty goddesses of the sea, daughters of Nereus (eldest son of Pontus, the Sea and Gaia, the Earth) and Doris (an Oceanid and Sea Nymph). They were sisters of Nerites (a young minor sea god).
They Nereids were the patrons of sailors and fishermen, who came to the aid of men in distress.
►Greek Mythology: “The Nereids, Fifty Sea Nymphs”:
“A Mermaid” by John William Waterhouse (1900).
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The Nereids were fifty goddesses of the sea, daughters of Nereus (eldest son of Pontus, the Sea and Gaia, the Earth) and Doris (an Oceanid and Sea Nymph). They were sisters of Nerites (a young minor sea god).
They Nereids were the patrons of sailors and fishermen, who came to the aid of men in distress.
Individually they also represented various facets of the sea, from salty brine, to foam, sand, rocky shores, waves and currents, in addition to the various skills possessed by seamen.
They often accompany Poseidon, the god of the sea, and can be friendly and helpful to sailors fighting perilous storms.
The Nereids were depicted in ancient art as beautiful young maidens, sometimes running with small dolphins or fish in their hands, or else riding on the…
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Thank you very much for reblogging this post on your blog dear Linnea!. I much appreciate it!
Sending you all my best wishes!. Aquileana 😀
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My pleasure, Aquileana. Another fabulous post by you.
Best wishes,
Linnea
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