Nesaie Alke, Thorakitai Warrant Officer

Nesaie Alke, Thorakitai Warrant Officer Nesaie (______ in classical Greek). In Greek Mythology this was the name of one of the fifty Nereids, sea nymphs, daughters of the Titan Nereus. Worshipped by seamen, Nereids were considered benign beings; they were part of Poseidon’s entourage and symbolized the beauty of the sea. Nesaie, also known as Nesea or Nesaea, was the nursemaid of Aristeus, son of Apollo and the nymph Cyrene. Alk? (____ in classical Greek). Mythical personification of strength, dexterity and courage in battle. Alk? was one of the spirits (daemons) of battle who gave power to Zeus’ Aegis.