Nomia (mythology)
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In Greek mythology
, Nomia was a naiad. The Nomian Mountains were named after her. She may have been the nymph
who loved Daphnis
. Naiads are the beautiful nymphs of fresh water (often streams, fountain, brooks, wells, and ponds). They are debatedly daughters of Zeus
or closely related to Oceanids.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, Nomia was a naiad. The Nomian Mountains were named after her. She may have been the nymph
Nymph
A nymph in Greek mythology is a female minor nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from gods, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing;...
who loved Daphnis
Daphnis
In Greek mythology, Daphnis was a son of Hermes and a Sicilian nymph. A shepherd and flautist, he was the inventor of pastoral poetry. A naiad fell in love with him, but he was not faithful to her. In revenge, she either blinded him or turned him to stone...
. Naiads are the beautiful nymphs of fresh water (often streams, fountain, brooks, wells, and ponds). They are debatedly daughters of Zeus
Zeus
In the ancient Greek religion, Zeus was the "Father of Gods and men" who ruled the Olympians of Mount Olympus as a father ruled the family. He was the god of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. His Roman counterpart is Jupiter and his Etruscan counterpart is Tinia.Zeus was the child of Cronus...
or closely related to Oceanids.