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Anthousai

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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]

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  1. ^ Philostratus the Elder, Imagines, 2. 11
  2. ^ Bane, Theresa (28 August 2013). "Anthoussai". Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology. p. 31. ISBN 9781476612423.