Ναιαδες Naiades were the nymphs of rivers, streams, lakes,
Ναιαδες Naiades 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. Naiades, in conjunction with the goddess Artemis, were nurses of the young and the protectors of girls, overseeing their safe passage from child to adult. Apollon and the River-Gods were the complimentary guardians of boys. The Naiades were depicted as beautiful young women, usually seated, standing or reclining beside a spring, and holding a water-jug. -- source link
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