Anthousai
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Flower Nymphs of Greek mythology
Anthousai (Ancient Greek: Ανθούσαι from ἄνθος ánthos, meaning "flower, blossom") are nymphs of flowers in Greek mythology. They were described as having hair that resembled hyacinth flowers.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Philostratus the Elder, Imagines, 2. 11
- ^ Bane, Theresa (28 August 2013). "Anthoussai". Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. p. 31. ISBN 9781476612423.
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