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     • Undines (/ ˈʌndiːnz, ənˈdiːnz /; also ondines) are a category of elemental beings associated with water, stemming from the alchemical writings of Paracelsus.
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   What does Undine mean in Greek mythology?

   • Accessed 19 October 2024. Undine, mythological figure of European tradition, a water nymph who becomes human when she falls in love with a man but is doomed to die if he is unfaithful to her. Derived from the Greek figures known as Nereids, attendants of the sea god Poseidon, Ondine was first mentioned in the writings of

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   What does the word 'undine' mean?

   • The term “Undine” was derived from the Latin word “unda,” which means “wave” or “water.” In medieval literature, Undines were depicted as water spirits who could acquire a soul by marrying a human being. However, if their human lover proved unfaithful, they were doomed to return to the sea.

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   Where did the Undine myth come from?

   • The Undine myth has its roots in ancient Greek mythology, where water nymphs known as Nereids served as attendants to the sea god Poseidon. The Nereids were depicted as beautiful maidens who lived in the depths of the sea and were known for their musical talents.

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   Why is Ondine a myth?

   • Derived from the Greek figures known as Nereids, attendants of the sea god Poseidon, Ondine was first mentioned in the writings of Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué. According to the myth, Ondine is a water nymph who becomes human when she falls in love with a man but is doomed to die if he is unfaithful to her.

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   What is the theme of the myth of Ondine (Undine)?

   • One of the main themes in the myth of Ondine (Undine) is the nature versus nurture debate. Ondine is a water nymph who becomes human when she falls in love with a man. Her upbringing as a water nymph, however, makes it difficult for her to adapt to human life.

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   Who is Ondine in Greek mythology?

   • Ondine, also known as Undine, is a mythological figure of European folklore. The story of Ondine has been around for centuries, as far back as ancient Greece. The term “Undine” first appears in the alchemical writings of Paracelsus, a Renaissance alchemist and physician. It derives from the Latin word “unda,” meaning “wave.”

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   Undine, mythological figure of European tradition, a water nymph who becomes human when she falls in love with a man but is doomed to die if he is unfaithful to her. Derived from the Greek figures known as Nereids, attendants of the sea god Poseidon, Ondine was first mentioned in the writings of.

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   Undines (/ ˈʌndiːnz, ənˈdiːnz /; also ondines) are a category of elemental beings associated with water, stemming from the alchemical writings of Paracelsus.

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   Undine is a mythical creature that has been a part of European folklore for centuries. It is a water nymph that is said to have originated from the Greek figures known as Nereids, attendants of the sea god Poseidon. The Undine is often depicted as a beautiful woman or a seahorse with a human face.

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   Ondine, also known as Undine, is a mythological figure of European tradition. The story of Ondine has been around for centuries, as far back as Ancient Greece. Derived from the Greek figures known as Nereids, attendants of the sea god Poseidon, Ondine was first mentioned in the writings of Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué.

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   May 29, 2018 · undine (əndēn´, ŭn´dēn), in folklore, female water sprite who could acquire a soul by marrying a human being. If, however, her lover proved unfaithful, she had to return to the sea. The legend is the subject of Baron de La Motte-Fouqué's Undine and Jean Giraudoux [1]'s Ondine.

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   Undine is the story of a water-spirit’s quest for a soul, of the stringent conditions that subsequently apply to her remaining in the human world, and of the tragedy that overtakes...

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   Undine - Gods and Monsters. Region/Culture: France, Western Europe. Mythos: Celtic Mythology, Alchemy (this crosses multiple mythologies) Primary Type/Nature: Elementals. Mythical Attributes: Undines are water spirits or nymphs, believed to inhabit bodies of freshwater.