Monday, January 22, 2007

Atlantean E1: GRANDUNCLES OF THE CATTLETRADE


naiad [OED] 1. a. A nymph of fresh water, thought to inhabit a river, spring, etc., as its tutelary spirit. Occas.: a representation of a water nymph in art, sculpture, etc.
Originally in Greek Mythol., though often adopted in later classically influenced poetry. Naiads were distinguished from sea nymphs
b. In extended use: a young woman likened to a naiad, esp. through some association with water. Also: a stream, lake, etc., supposed to be invested with the spirit of a naiad.
4. Entomol. The nymph or aquatic larva of a dragonfly, mayfly, or stonefly.

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