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naiads, in Greek mythology: see nymph nymph (nĭmf), in Greek mythology, female divinity associated with various natural objects. ..... Click the link for more information. . naiads divine maidens of lakes, streams, and fountains. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Wheeler, 256] See : Nymph 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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At the head of this harbour there is a large olive tree, and at no great distance a fine overarching cavern sacred to the nymphs who are called Naiads. I adored indiscriminately all the tribes of nymphs and naiads, demigods and heroes, as well as the high ones of Olympus; and I am afraid that by day I dwelt in a world peopled and ruled by them, though I faithfully said my prayers at night, and fell asleep in sorrow for my sins. If I am ruined, how shall I fill with water the urns which my Naiads bear in their arms, or force the air into the lungs of my Tritons? |
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