Gymnasio Peramatos
Ioannina Greece
ERASMUS + PROJECT
LIVING BESIDE THE WATER
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The Nymphs are essentially physical incarnations of the forces of nature such as water or wind. They are a mysterious race, believed to have been created to preserve what is called "The Great Balance" As a result, they are spirits of neither good nor evil.
The Naiades
NAIADES (Naiads) were the nymphs of rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, fountains and springs. They were minor goddesses who attended the assemblies of the gods on Mount Olympos.
Naiads are demi-goddesses who dwell in the bright, fresh waters of ancient Greek civilizations. These enchanting ladies are deeply attached to their homes.
So long as their home waters run strong, they remain young, beautiful, joyful, and vigorous. However, if their waters run low, their strength slips away from them.
Fortunately, Naiads are, for the most part, good and nurturing spirits, even if they do fall in and out of dramatic romances. Because of their gentleness and fondness for beauty and health, they often become nursemaids for the gods and children of the gods.
Dionysus, Hera, Adonis, and Achilles were all attended by Naiads through the tender, early years of their lives. Achilles' mother Thetis was an Naiad herself and she helped him gain his immortality.
Most of the myths that cling to Naiads are set into motion by the otherworldly beauty of these water spirits or by their passion for the beauty of others.
Their romances have given birth to Greek heroes and nobility and to beautiful features of nature, like new streams or trees.
The gorgeous Naiad Cyrene was unusual among her sisters. She was not content to enjoy fragrant, waterside banquets and the silver Naiad music. Instead, she was like “a second Artemis,” with a huntress’ spirit.
One day, she was near of flock of sheep when she saw them being attacked by a lion.
She had no weapons with her, but her heart was fearless, and she began wrestling with the lion to save the sheep.
The god Apollo discovered her in this courageous fight and was instantly taken with her beauty and valiance. Accordingly, he whisked the Naiad away to a city in North Africa, which he named after her, and together they had two sons.
Water nymphs still hold their grip on human imagination. They are found in many of the most beloved books of the fantasy genre and films.
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Gymnasio Peramatos
Ioannina Greece
ERASMUS + PROJECT
LIVING BESIDE THE WATER
The European Commission's support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
The Nymphs are essentially physical incarnations of the forces of nature such as water or wind. They are a mysterious race, believed to have been created to preserve what is called "The Great Balance" As a result, they are spirits of neither good nor evil.
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