Nereus

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An ancient Greek sea god and father of the Nereids

proper noun

Literature

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In many tales, Nereus is portrayed as a benevolent figure, granting safe passage to those who respect the ocean.

Examples

We honor you, King Nereus, by inviting Xebel to be the first kingdom to join King Orm's alliance.

Aquaman (2018)
Did Nereus drink his milk properly?

Finding Fanny (2014)
Would you ask the Nereus to let me know as soon as they hear from her?

Fiction book (1999)
Arrest them and bring back King Nereus' daughter unharmed.

Aquaman (2018)
King Nereus.

Aquaman (2018)
Some say that his name was actually Nereus, father of the Nereids (sea nymphs), Wise Old Man of the Sea, who had the ability to rapidly transform himself into any other animal.

Academic text (1995)
In the ancient stories, Nereus was known as the god of the sea, renowned for his wisdom and ability to change shape.
According to mythology, Nereus is the father of the Nereids, beautiful sea nymphs who often assist sailors in distress.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Nereus probably comes from an old Greek root ner- meaning 'sea' or 'wet', and it is the same root behind the Nereids, his daughters. So, a helpful way to remember Nereus is to think 'the sea one', which fits his role as a wise sea god and father of the Nereids.