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Nymphs

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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In the Greek mythology maiden divinities of inferior rank, inhabiting mountains, groves, seas, fountains, rivers, valleys, grottoes, &c., under the several names of Oceanides (q. v .), Nereids ( q. v .), Naiads ( q. v .), Oreads ( q. v .), Dryads ( q. v .), &c.; they are distinguished by their grace and fascinating charms.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Nymphs'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​n/nymphs.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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