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Bromia

nature_spirit forest Greek single tradition · 1

Bromia, also called Bromis, is one of the Nysiads, a group of nymphs who served as tutors and protectors of the infant Dionysus. They are depicted as gentle, nurturing spirits of the forest. Their mythic function is to guide and safeguard the young god.

When

First attested
300 BCE
Attested period
-300 – 2020
Historical notes
First attested in Greek mythic tradition around the 3rd century BCE.

Relationships

co occurs with
Cisseis, Eriphia, Nysa, Pedile, Polymno, Callichore, Calyce, Coronis, Erato, Arsinoe, Ambrosia

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Nysiads

Source passages

“Bromia or Bromis”

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