Nysaean Nymphs

[ nahy-see-uhn ]

plural noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the nymphs who cared for the infant Dionysus on Nysa.

Example Sentences

Jove took the infant Bacchus and gave him in charge to the Nysaean nymphs, who nourished his infancy and childhood, and for their care were rewarded by Jupiter by being placed, as the Hyades, among the stars.

From Project Gutenberg

Jove took the infant Bacchus and gave him in charge to the Nysaean nymphs, who nourished his infancy and childhood, and for their care were rewarded by Jupiter by being placed, as the Hyades, among the stars.

From Project Gutenberg

Jove took the infant Bacchus and gave him in charge to the Nysaean nymphs, who nourished his infancy and childhood, and for their care were rewarded by Jupiter by being placed, as the Hyades, among the stars.

From Project Gutenberg