water nymph

• Ein weiblicher mythologischer Geist oder eine Gottheit, die mit Süßwasser wie Flüssen, Bächen, Seen oder Quellen verbunden ist und oft als schöne junge Frau dargestellt wird.

A mythological female spirit or deity associated with bodies of fresh water such as rivers, streams, lakes, or springs, often depicted as a beautiful young woman.

1. Mythological spiritB2formal

   A female spirit or deity in classical mythology who inhabits bodies of water such as rivers, springs, lakes, or the sea.

   Mythologischer Wassergeist

   • In Greek mythology, a water nymph named Arethusa was transformed into a spring.
   • The ancient temple was dedicated to a local water nymph.
   • Poets often wrote about the beauty of water nymphs in their verses.