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title: Nymph
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Several marvellous beings are known collectively as "nymphs," a category that can include both [naiads](/bestiario_mitologico/ninfa/Bestiario_mitol%C3%B3gico/N%C3%A1yades) and [anjanas](/bestiario_mitologico/ninfa/Bestiario_mitol%C3%B3gico/Anjanas). Originally, nymphs were feminine spirits of Greek mythology. They were generally associated with the forces of nature, to which the ancients offered milk, honey, and oils. They were depicted as extraordinarily beautiful young women.

Within this group and in the context of Greek mythology, the **Oceanids** may also be included. Daughters of Oceanus and Tethys, they were as beautiful as any nymph and eternally young.