What Do You Know Of Nereus?

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1. Which of the following is not associated with Nereus?

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Eros is not associated with Nereus. Nereus is a Greek sea god, while Eros is the Greek god of love and desire. Thetis, Nerites, and Proteus are all associated with Nereus in Greek mythology. Thetis is a sea nymph and the mother of Achilles, Nerites is a sea deity and the son of Nereus, and Proteus is a shape-shifting sea god and the son of Nereus as well.

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What Do You Know Of Nereus? - Quiz

Nereus is associated with Greek mythology. Perhaps, you think you know about Greek gods well. This quiz will examine your knowledge of facts about Nereus.

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2. Nereus lived in Aegean with 

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Nereus lived in Aegean with Doris.

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3. The mother of Nereus was 

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Gaia is the correct answer because in Greek mythology, Gaia is known as the Earth goddess and the mother of all gods and titans. Nereus, a sea god, is often referred to as the son of Gaia and Pontus, the primordial sea god. Therefore, Gaia is the most fitting choice as the mother of Nereus.

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4. During the fifth century BC, Nereus was replaced by

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During the fifth century BC, Nereus, who was a Greek sea god, was replaced by Triton. Triton was also a sea god in Greek mythology and was often depicted as the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite. This replacement could have been due to various reasons such as changes in religious beliefs or the emergence of new myths and legends during that time.

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5. Nereus was eldest son of 

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Nereus was the eldest son of Pontus. Pontus was a primordial sea god in Greek mythology, often associated with the sea itself. Nereus, on the other hand, was a sea god and the father of the Nereids, who were sea nymphs. Therefore, Pontus being the father of Nereus makes sense in the context of Greek mythology and the hierarchy of gods and goddesses.

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6. Nereus fathered which of the following?

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Nereus fathered the Nereids and Nerites. Nereids are sea nymphs, the fifty daughters of Nereus and Doris, who were known for their beauty and grace. Nerites, on the other hand, was a son of Nereus and Doris, who was transformed into a shellfish by Aphrodite after he refused to leave the sea and accompany her to Mount Olympus. Therefore, the correct answer is Nereids and Nerites.

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7. Which of the following is descendant of Nereus? 

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Thetis is the correct answer because Nereus is the father of Thetis according to Greek mythology. Nereus is a sea god, and Thetis is a sea nymph and the mother of Achilles. Therefore, Thetis is a descendant of Nereus.

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8. Nereus figures is usually with a/arrow

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The correct answer is "Staff" because the question states that Nereus figures are usually with something, and out of the given options, only a staff is commonly associated with figures.

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9. Nereus as a mythological figure can be described as 

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Nereus, as a mythological figure, is often portrayed as a wise and just character. He is known for his honesty, integrity, and adherence to moral principles. Nereus is often depicted as a wise old man who possesses great knowledge and insight. He is respected by both gods and mortals for his righteousness and is often sought out for advice and guidance. Therefore, the term "righteous" accurately describes Nereus as a mythological figure.

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10. Which of these is not an attribute of Nereus?

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Nereus is a Greek god of the sea who is commonly described as truthful, gentle, and virtuous. However, being rich is not listed as one of his attributes.

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Which of the following is not associated with Nereus?
Nereus lived in Aegean with 
The mother of Nereus was 
During the fifth century BC, Nereus was replaced by
Nereus was eldest son of 
Nereus fathered which of the following?
Which of the following is descendant of Nereus? 
Nereus figures is usually with a/arrow
Nereus as a mythological figure can be described as 
Which of these is not an attribute of Nereus?
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