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Salmacis

Salmacis

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A nymph in Greek myth who joins bodies with Hermaphroditus to form one person with both male and female parts
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Salmacis
  • According to legend, Salmacis fell in love with Hermaphroditus and prayed to be joined with him forever.

Examples

  • The story of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus explores the theme of androgyny in ancient myths.

  • Artists have depicted Salmacis in various paintings and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology.

  • According to legend, Salmacis fell in love with Hermaphroditus and prayed to be joined with him forever.

  • Salmacis was a nymph.

  • Don't forget about Salmacis!

  • Artists have depicted Salmacis in various paintings and sculptures inspired by Greek mythology.

  • The story of Salmacis and Hermaphroditus explores the theme of androgyny in ancient myths.

Synonyms

nymph
vsSalmacis
  • Literature
20 8.2

A female spirit of nature often shown as a young beautiful woman

is a myth figure who merged with a male to form one both-sex being

Surface Forms

Salmacis main

Etymology

The word Salmacis is the name of a nymph in Greek myth who fell in love with Hermaphroditus and 'joined' with him to become one body with both male and female parts. That's why the name is linked to the idea of mixing male and female and is connected to the English word hermaphrodite.