Alfeiousa

Alfeiousa is a nymph in Greek mythology associated with the Alfeios River in the Peloponnese. She is considered one of the daughters of Oceanus and Tethys, making her an Oceanid. Her name is directly linked to the river's name, indicating a close connection and perhaps even personification of the river's essence. While not a central figure in many major myths, Alfeiousa represents the natural world and the localized deities that were important to the everyday lives of ancient Greeks. Her significance lies in the reverence for rivers and springs as vital sources of life and embodiments of the divine.