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Flower Nymphs of Greek mythology

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.

References

  1. Philostratus the Elder, Imagines, 2. 11
  2. Bane, Theresa (28 August 2013). "Anthoussai". Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. p. 31. ISBN 9781476612423.
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