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nereids: see nymph nymph (nĭmf), in Greek mythology, female divinity associated with various natural objects. ..... Click the link for more information. . Nereids sea nymphs of the Mediterranean. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Wheeler, 257] See : Nymph Nereids fifty daughters of Nereus; attendants of Poseidon. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 174] See : Sea How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The cascades, somewhat rebellious nymphs though they were, poured forth their waters brighter and clearer than crystal: they scattered over the bronze triton and nereids their waves of foam, which glistened like fire in the rays of the sun. There were also Clymene, Ianeira and Ianassa, Maera, Oreithuia and Amatheia of the lovely locks, with other Nereids who dwell in the depths of the sea. |
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