What does "nereus" mean?

The eldest son of Pontus (the sea) and Gaia (the earth).

What is a synonym for "nereus"?

Common synonyms include: davy jones, deity, god, goddess, mermaid, neptune.

Nereus

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The eldest son of Pontus (the sea) and Gaia (the earth). Greek

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davy jones deity god goddess mermaid neptune

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"So, when the tempest bursting wakes the war, / the justling winds in conflict rave and roar, / South, West and East upon his orient car, / the lashed woods howl, and with his trident hoar / Nereus in foam upheaves the watery floor."

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Νηρεύς (Nēreús).

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