concept
the Nereids
Nereids
also: κοῦραι ἁλίοιο γέροντος, daughters of the old man of the sea
The immortal sea-nymphs, daughters of Nereus, who came with Thetis from the sea to mourn Achilles and clothed his body in immortal garments.
Reading notes
- The Odyssey §24.57 the daughters of the old man of the sea
The sea-nymphs who came with Thetis to mourn Achilles and dress his body for burial.