water nymph

• Créature mythologique féminine ou divinité liée aux eaux douces comme les rivières, les ruisseaux, les lacs ou les sources, souvent représentée comme une belle jeune femme.

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.

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

   Nymphe des eaux

   • 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.