Motif
minor nature divinities inhabiting natural places
minor_nature_divinities_inhabiting_natural_places
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Animal and Nature Helpers. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome THE HESPERIDES. / CHARITES (GRATIAE) GRACES. / HORAE (SEASONS). / THE NYMPHS.; lines 5293-5305 confidence: high
The Nymphs are graceful beings who preside over woods, grottoes, streams, meadows, and similar natural places.
The Nymphs are described as presiding deities of woods, grottoes, streams, meadows, and as classified by water, mountain, and tree or wood domains.
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