oceanid Definition
- 1a sea nymph in Greek mythology, one of the 50 daughters of Oceanus and Tethys
- 2a female deity or nymph associated with the ocean or the sea
Using oceanid: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "oceanid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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In Greek mythology, Thetis was an oceanid who married Peleus.
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The oceanids were often depicted as beautiful maidens with long hair and fish tails.
Phrases with oceanid
two types of sea nymphs in Greek mythology, nereids being the daughters of Nereus and oceanids being the daughters of Oceanus
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The nereids and oceanids were often depicted together in ancient Greek art.
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She had beautiful oceanid hair that flowed down her back.
eyes that are the color of the ocean or that resemble the eyes of the oceanids in Greek mythology
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Her oceanid eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Origins of oceanid
from Greek 'ōkeanís', meaning 'daughter of Oceanus'
Summary: oceanid in Brief
'Oceanid' [oh-shee-uh-nid] refers to a sea nymph in Greek mythology, specifically one of the 50 daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. It also denotes a female deity or nymph associated with the ocean or the sea. The oceanids were often depicted as beautiful maidens with long hair and fish tails. 'Nereid and oceanid' refers to two types of sea nymphs in Greek mythology.
