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The Naiads in greek mythology are a type of female spirit, or nymph, presiding over fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other bodies of fresh water. They are distinct from river gods, who embodied rivers, and the very ancient spirits that inhabited the still waters of marshes, ponds and lagoon-lakes. Also Naiads could be dangerous: Hylas of the Argo’s crew was lost when he was taken by naiads fascinated by his beauty. The naiads were also known to exhibit jealous tendencies.

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Nephele in greek mythology was a cloud nymph who figured prominently in the story of her children Phrixus and Helle. The story tells that Nephele was the cloud whom Zeus created in the image of Hera to trick Ixion to test his integrity after displaying his lust for Hera during a feast as a guest of Zeus. Ixion's restraint failed him, and he coupled with Nephele, eventually fathering the centaurs (through Imbros or Centauros). Later Nephele married Athamas, and had twins, a son, Phrixus, and…

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