Nereus was an old sea god in Greek mythology. He was called the Old Man of the Sea by many ancient writers. Nereus could see the future and change forms. Nereus' wife was named Doris and they had fifty sea nymphs called Nereids.

Once, Hercules caught Nereus while Nereus was asleep. Nereus woke up and tried to escape but could not. Finally he asked Hercules what he wanted. Hercules wanted to know where the Garden of Hesperides was located and Nereus told him. Hercules then let Nereus go.

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