Nereid with autumn bouquet (from the series "Autumn walks in St. Petersburg")

Nereid - sea god daughter of the sea god Nereus and Doris Oceanid. Their fifty names indicate the depth variability, swiftness and whimsical sea. Among the Nereids stand Amphitrite, wife of Poseidon, Thetis, mother of Achilles ; Galatea, Polyphemus fell in love ; Nemerteya (Greek nemerteia, " true" ), also referred to in the myths names Nereids Hlvka, Psamafy, Scylla, Talia and Foos.
Nymphs lived in the palace of his father - in the depths of the sea. There they spun on spinning wheels of gold, and at leisure circle dances to the beat of the waves, riding on the backs of dolphins, on moonlit nights out on the shore, sang songs and danced, competed with newts - rybohvostymi monsters. " Have fun splashing in the waves of young Nereids seas, sparkling beauty. Holding hands, they shake a leg procession of the watery depths, and dance in a circle on the beach, under the gentle lapping softly rolling waves calm sea. Coastal cliffs Echo repeats the sounds of gentle singing, like a quiet roar of the sea.
Nereid sympathetic to people and help them in distress ; patronize mariners and give them a happy voyage.