This is definitely significant in the way they were scary. One of the things you might (and should) notice is the common theme of women's sexuality = scary and women's chastity = good. Noticing that, it should not shock you that these somewhat scary spirits are at their scariest to mortal men when sex enters the picture (Hylas is a lovely example). It should also be noted without surprise that these nymphs are spirits often personifying nature.
so SEX = BAD! Chastity = good?
Shi-shi
May 12 2008, 06:42 AM
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Callipygos This is sometimes a surname for Aphrodite. It means "beautiful buttocks".
i can so see that being used in a pick up line! "wow... has anyone ever told you, you have the qualities of the goddess Callipygos"
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