Chapter 7-Sea Gods/Goddesses

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Oceanus

father of all the Oceanids, father of rivers, streams, brooks

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Nereus

ancient Greek sea god known as the "Old Man of the Sea," celebrated for his wisdom, truthfulness, and ability to change shape

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Nereids

fifty sea-nymph daughters of Nereus (the "Old Man of the Sea") and the Oceanid Doris in Greek mythology; they are benign, beautiful young maidens who personify the rich bounty and various facets of the sea, such as waves, currents, and sea foam

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Amphitrite

 the wife of Poseidon, she was a reluctant bride, had a son with him called Triton,

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Proteus

attendant of Poseidon, or even his son, an old man of the sea who can foretell the future, he can also change shape. He hates sharing his knowledge and shapeshifts so that he doesn’t have to.

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Iris

goddess of the rainbow, sometimes messenger of the gods, particular servant of Hera, fleet-footed and winged

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Harpies

 fleet-footed and winged, violent in nature, personifications of storm winds and divine enforcers, birdlike creatures with faces of women

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Graeae

 three elderly sea sisters, born with gray hair and sharing a single eye amongst them

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Gorgons

 three sisters who had snakes for hair and a gaze so terrifying that a mortal who looked into their eyes was turned to stone. Medusa, the most famous of the three, was beheaded by Perseus, aided by Athena and Hermes