NOUN | person | Atlantides, Hesperides | (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded / guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera |
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Meaning | (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded / guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera. | |
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Synonym | Hesperides | |
Category | Greek mythology | The mythology of the ancient Greeks |
Broader | nymph | (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden |
Spanish | Hespéridas, Hesperides, Hespérides | |
Catalan | Hespèrides |
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