Anigrides
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In Greek mythology, the Anigrides were the nymphs of the river Anigrus in Elis. They were believed to cure persons afflicted with skin diseases through prayers, sacrifices, and bathing in the river. The earliest known attestation of their cult dates to the 3rd century BCE.
When
- First attested
- 300 BCE
- Attested period
- -300 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested from the 3rd century BCE.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The Anigrides (Ancient Greek: Ἀνίγριδες) were in Greek mythology the nymphs of the river Anigrus in Elis. On the coast of Elis, not far from the mouth of the river, there was a grotto sacred to them near modern Samiko, which was visited by persons afflicted with skin diseases.”
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