Lymphae

deity water Italian single tradition · 2

The Lymphae (originally Lumpae) are Italian water goddesses. Owing to the accidental similarity of their names, could be identified with the Greek Nymphae.

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Nymphae, nymphs

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Source passages

“the nymphs gradually absorbed into their ranks the indigenous Italian divinities of springs and streams (Juturna, Egeria, Carmentis, Fontus) while the Lymphae (originally Lumpae), Italian water goddesses, owing to the accidental similarity of their names, could be identified with the Greek Nymphae”

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“He locates the Novensiles in the second region of the heavens, with Jove, Mars Quirinus, the "Military Lar," Juno, Fons ("Fountain" or "Source"), and the Lymphae (fresh-water goddesses).”

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