# Nereus — The Georgics character guide

> Nereus in The Georgics by Virgil.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-book-iv

## Who they are

Ancient sea god, father of the Nereids, mentioned as a prophetic figure.

## Relationships

### [Neptune](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/neptune)

_professional_

Neptune, as god of the sea, commands Nereus, the old man of the sea, who serves as a prophetic advisor.

### [Proteus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/proteus)

_professional_

Nereus and Proteus are fellow sea deities who share knowledge and prophetic duties in the marine realm.

### [Cyrene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/cyrene)

_family_

Cyrene and Nereus share a familial bond as water deities, with Nereus as an elder relative.

### [Cyrene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/cyrene)

_family_

Cyrene and Nereus share a familial bond as water deities, with Nereus as an elder relative.

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