Naiad: meaning, definitions and examples
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naiad
[ หnaษช.รฆd ]
mythology water
In Greek mythology, a naiad is a type of water nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, and clouds. Naiads are often depicted as beautiful maidens who inhabit fresh water and were believed to have the power to heal and nourish the land.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The naiad danced gracefully around the spring.
- Legend says the naiad could grant wishes to those who found her.
- Many poets have written about the enchanting naiad of the river.
- The naiad's laughter echoed through the forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "naiad" in other languages:
๐ต๐น naiade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคฏเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Naiade
๐ฎ๐ฉ naiad
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ naiad
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใขใผใ
๐ซ๐ท naรฏade
๐ช๐ธ naiade
๐น๐ท naiad
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฆุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ naiad
๐ธ๐ฐ naiad
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐด็ฒพ็ต
๐ธ๐ฎ naiad
๐ฎ๐ธ naiad
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะธะฐะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ naiad
๐ฒ๐ฝ naiade
Etymology
The term 'naiad' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'ฮฝฮฑฮนฮฌฯ' (naiรกs), meaning 'water nymph'. The roots can be traced to Proto-Indo-European *nehi-, which means 'to flow' or 'to swim', illustrating the association of naiads with flowing water. In ancient literature, naiads were often associated with various bodies of fresh water and were considered to be the protectors of these waterways. They played a significant role in Greek culture, often being depicted in art, literature, and mythology as symbols of beauty, nurturing, and the life-giving properties of fresh water. Their presence in myths frequently included themes of love, transformation, and the interaction between the mortal world and the divine. Over time, the perception of naiads has evolved, yet they continue to be celebrated in various forms of storytelling, representing the boundless allure of nature and its mysteries.