Anthousai
Anthousai (Ancient Greek: Ανθούσαι from ἄνθος ánthos, meaning "flower, blossom") are nymphs of flowers in Greek mythology. They were described as having hair that resembled hyacinth flowers.[1] Chloris the nymph is an example of a flower nymph.
References
- Philostratus the Elder, Imagines, 2. 11
External links
- Nymphs: Nature Spirits, Meadow Nymphs - Theoi Project
- List of Nymphs and Classes of Nymphs - Theoi Project
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