Nymphs

Aura (Aurai, Aurae)

Aura was a nymph (minor diety) that appears in both Greek and Roman mythology. She was the daughter of the Titan Lelantos and Periboa. Aura is associated with gentle breezes, especially the cool, fresh winds that occur early in the morning. She was worshiped as part of an ancient Greek religion called the Eleusinian Mysteries. […]

Oceanids

In Ancient Greece, every element in the world was associated with a deity, or god. The sun was Helios. The moon was Selene. The winds were the four Anemoi. However, the most essential element of all was water, which had several deities associated with it rather than just one. Major sources of water were linked […]