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Greek Mythology
Other Greek Mythology terms
Greek Term | Definition |
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Oceanid | Any of the sea nymphs, daughters of Oceanus and Tethys |
Siren | A sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived. |
Calypso | A sea nymph who entertained Odysseus on her island, Ogygia, for seven years. |
Nereid | Any of the 50 sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea god Nereus. |
Thetis | One of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus |