Acantha
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Acantha is often claimed to be a minor character in Greek mythology whose metamorphosis was the origin of the Acanthus plant. Acantha's myth, however, does not appear in any classical source.
Acanthus mollis on the ruins of the Palatine Hill, Rome.
Pygmalion
Apollo and Daphne
Io changed into a cow, Mercury cuts of Argus's head
Nymph
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A nymph is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore. Distinct from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature; they are typically tied to a specifi
Acantha
…was the origin of the Acanthus plant. Acantha's myth, however, does not appear in any classical source. The tale supposedly goes that Acantha was a nymph loved by the god Apollo. Acantha, however, rebuffed Apollo's continued advances and scratched his face. As a result, Apollo transformed her into the…
Three nymphs, marble relief, c. 320–300 BC
In this 1896 painting of Hylas and the Nymphs by John William Waterhouse, Hylas is abducted by the Naiads, i.e. fresh water nymphs
The statue of a sleeping nymph in a grotto at Stourhead gardens, England.
Hylas and nymphs from a mosaic in Roman Gaul (3rd century)