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title: Naiads
description: Nymphs of Greek mythology.
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The Naiads are a particular type of **Nymph** of Greek mythology, protectors of rivers, springs, and streams. That is, freshwater nymphs. Homer considered them daughters of Zeus.

They were depicted as beautiful and delicate maidens. Like almost all nymphs, they were long-lived though mortal. The waters in which they dwelt were attributed with healing powers.