Naiads

Naiads
Naiad, means "to flow" or "running water." Naiads were water nymphs, and were inhabitants of fresh water. Oceanids were inhabitants of salt water, and Nereids were inhabitants of water in the Mediterranean. They came from river gods and were daughters of Poseidon or different types of Oceanids. There were different types of Naiads, such as, marsh, river, lake, springs and fountain Naiads. These water nymphs were connected to their body of water. However, if a Naiads body of water died, she would die. They were jealous, young, beautiful and huge flirts. They fell in love with mortals, as well as gods. Naiads never aged. They were not immortal, however they lived a long time. Naiads were protectors of all girls, watching over them and making sure they made it safely to adulthood. Greek towns and cities were named after Naiads.

Pictures
This is the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. The statues in the picture are Naiads.

Three Naiads.

﻿Naiads are only mentioned about once, when Percy sees them at the bottom of the lake.
**Sources**

Riordan, Rick. The Lightning Thief. New York: Hyperion Books, 2006.

Rouse, WHD. //Gods, Heroes, and Men of Ancient Greece//. New York: New American Library, 2001.

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"Naiads" Encyclopedia Mythica. 19 Sep. 2010. http://www.pantheon.org/articles/n/naiads.html