water nymph
River's mythical maiden
A water nymph is a mythological spirit inhabiting rivers, springs, lakes, or seas.
In Greek mythology, these female nature deities include naiads (freshwater) and nereids (sea).
The term extends to aquatic plants like water lilies and to graceful swimmers: She moved through the water like a nymph.
Freshwater spirit of myth
- undineFemale water spirit
- nereidMarine water spirit
- sirenWailing alert device
- nixieAquatic folklore creature
selkie · kelpie · calypso · narcissus · echo · dryad · sprite · faerie
Recoiling metal spiral
- streamSteady continuous flow
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
- pondSmall still body
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
fountain · waterfall · grotto · pool · brook · wetland · marsh · riparian
Unmarried young woman
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- flowing hairUnbound locks in motion
luminous · diaphanous · shimmering · translucent · pale · naked · youthful · immortal
Enticing someone romantically
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
- spellbindingCompletely capturing one's attention
captivating · bewitching · hypnotic · irresistible · siren song · lure · enticement · fascination
Transforming into other beings
- prophecyForetelling of future events
- immortalityExemption from death
- invisibilityState of being unseen
- drowningDeath by water inhalation
transformation · blessing · curse · oracle · guardian · protector · fertility · purification
naiad
Freshwater spirit of myth
nixie · selkie · kelpie · calypso · narcissus · echo · dryad · sprite · faerie · metamorphosis
spring
Recoiling metal spiral
lake · fountain · waterfall · grotto · pool · brook · wetland · marsh · riparian · aquifer
maiden
Unmarried young woman
flowing hair · luminous · diaphanous · shimmering · translucent · pale · naked · youthful · immortal · lithe
seduction
Enticing someone romantically
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- beguilingCharmingly deceptive
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
spellbinding · captivating · bewitching · hypnotic · irresistible · siren song · lure · enticement · fascination · glamour
shapeshifting
Transforming into other beings
- prophecyForetelling of future events
- immortalityExemption from death
- invisibilityState of being unseen
drowning · transformation · blessing · curse · oracle · guardian · protector · fertility · purification · divination
water nymphfire spirit
Mythical flame-dwelling being
salamander · dryad · oread · sylph · fire elemental
water, watery, watered, watering, underwater, saltwater, waters, nymph, freshwater