water nymph

Meanings

• Noun

  A mythological being that inhabits and protects bodies of water.

  - "The water nymphs were believed to have the power to heal those who were sick."
  - "According to Greek mythology, water nymphs were often depicted as beautiful, graceful creatures with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish."

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Synonyms

naiad

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Variants

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water nymph , water nymphs

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Etymology

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From Greek mythology, 'nymph' meaning 'wood nymph' or 'spirits of the earth' and 'water' referring to the element they protect.

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Trivia

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1. Water nymphs were often depicted as having the ability to control the weather and the tides.

2. In some mythologies, water nymphs were believed to be able to transform humans into animals or other creatures.

3. The word 'nymph' comes from the Greek word for 'bride' or 'maiden', reflecting their association with fertility and the natural world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Naiad: A specific type of water nymph who dwells in springs and fountains.

2. Nereid: A type of water nymph who inhabits the sea and is often depicted as a mermaid.

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Culture

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Water nymphs have been a popular subject in various forms of art and literature throughout history. They have been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and literature, often as beautiful and graceful beings who inhabit bodies of water and protect them.

How to Memorize "water nymph"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful, graceful creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish, peacefully swimming in a clear body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'mermaid' and remember that water nymphs are similar but have the ability to protect bodies of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Water Nymphs Nurture Near Fountains' to help remember the definition.

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