The Nesoi<span> (Greek </span>Nῆσοι<span> "islands"), in </span>ancient Greek religion<span>, were the goddesses of islands. Each island was said to have its own personification. They were classified as one of the </span>Protogenoi<span>, otherwise known as ancient elemental </span>Greek primordial deities<span>. The Nesoi were thought to have been </span>Ourea<span> who were cast under the sea during one of </span>Poseidon<span>'s rages.</span>
