Oceanid

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In Greek mythology, Oceanids were a class of nymphs associated with water. They were the daughters of the Titan Oceanus and his wife Tethys. These nymphs were considered lesser female divinities and were generally benevolent towards humans.123

The Oceanids were specifically sea nymphs, distinct from other types of nymphs like Naiads (freshwater nymphs) or Oreads (mountain nymphs). They were not immortal but possessed very long lifespans. The concept of Oceanus himself was a primordial river that encircled the Earth, and he was considered the father of all these water spirits.23

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The Oceanids, for example, were sea nymphs; the Nereids inhabited both saltwater and freshwater; the Naiads presided over springs, rivers, and lakes. The Oreads (oros, “mountain”) were nymphs of mountains and grottoes; the Napaeae (nape, “dell”) and the Alseids (alsos, “grove”) were nymphs of glens and…
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The Oceanids, for example, were sea nymphs; the Nereids inhabited both saltwater and freshwater; the Naiads presided over springs, rivers, and lakes. The Oreads (oros, “mountain”) were nymphs of mountains and grottoes; the Napaeae (nape, “dell”) and the Alseids (alsos, “grove”) were nymphs of glens and…
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