In Greek mythology, Nerites (Greek: Νηρίτης, romanized: Nērítēs) was a minor sea deity, the son of "Old Man of the Sea" Nereus and the Oceanid Doris [1] and brother of the fifty Nereids (apparently their only male sibling). He was described as a young boy of stunning beauty.

NERITES was a handsome, young sea-god who was transformed into a shellfish by the gods. According to some he was a companion and lover of the sea-born goddess Aphrodite. When she was invited to join the gods of Olympos, Nerites refused to accompany her and for this reason was punished with metamorphosis.

Cthulhu Mythos deities are a group of fictional deities created by American author H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937), and later expanded by others in the fictional universe known as the Cthulhu mythos. These entities are usually depicted as immensely powerful and utterly indifferent to humans.

In avatar form, Ghaunadaur appeared as a reddish-purple giant slug, but at will it could alter its form into an amorphous free-flowing shape like a jelly, rear up into a giant roper with up to 10 long purple tentacles, or appear as a sticky green substance that emerged from the ground.

Jiraiya (自来也 or 児雷也, literally "Young Thunder"), originally known as Ogata Shuma Hiroyuki (尾形周馬寛行), is the toad-riding protagonist of the Japanese folk tale Katakiuchi Kidan Jiraiya Monogatari (報仇奇談自来也説話, The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya).

Sep 21, 2021 · Some say that Helios won the race but was a big jerk about it and turned Nerites into a sea snail to lord His victory over Him. Others say that it was Nerites, not Poseidon, who had done all the...

Apr 4, 2024 · Slugs are masters of perseverance, navigating the world’s challenges with unwavering determination. From treacherous terrain to predatory threats, these resilient beings demonstrate an innate ability to overcome obstacles with grace.

Jan 23, 2024 · Slugs have appeared in myths and legends throughout history, often representing transformation and rebirth. In Greek mythology, the god Hermes was said to transform into a slug as he traveled between the underworld and the world of the living.

Dec 4, 2022 · The slug god is a deity worshipped at a subterranean temple beneath a ruined keep somewhere in the Kingdom of Evenhold, described by Bob Linden in the adventure Death's Gateway. The slimy temple contains a golden, slug-shaped idol and is frequented by giant slugs who presumably are the god's worshippers.

Gloon, the Corrupter of Flesh, Master of the Temple, is a fictional deity created by the late American author H. P. Lovecraft for his short story "The Temple". Gloon is described as great limacene or slug-like abomination, though it usually hides …