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Salmacis

Roman: Salmacis

Overview

Nymph of a spring in Caria whose story becomes closely connected with Hermaphroditus.

Nymphs

Spring, water

Best known from Ovid's account of her union with Hermaphroditus.

Unknown or primordial.

No children recorded.

Hermaphroditus and Salmacis
Spring nymph whose prayer joins her permanently with Hermaphroditus