Nereus

Q: Who was Nereus?

Nereus , also known as "the old man of the sea ", was the son of Pontus and Gaea , and father of the water nymphs Nereids and Nerites. One of the Nereids was Thetis , who was the mother of the famous hero Achilles .

Q: Who were the parents of Nereus?

The parents of Nereus were Pontus and Gaea .

Myths / Figures / Nereus

Nereus, also known as "the old man of the sea", was the son of Pontus and Gaea, and father of the water nymphs Nereids and Nerites. One of the Nereids was Thetis, who was the mother of the famous hero Achilles. He was considered to be a gentle and trustworthy god, who never lied. Gradually, Nereus was replaced by another sea god, Triton.

Nereus Q&A

Who was Nereus?

Nereus, also known as "the old man of the sea", was the son of Pontus and Gaea, and father of the water nymphs Nereids and Nerites. One of the Nereids was Thetis, who was the mother of the famous hero Achilles.

Who were the parents of Nereus?

The parents of Nereus were Pontus and Gaea.

Nereus Associations

Gaea

Pontus

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