Castalia

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Castalia is a nymph from Greek mythology associated with a sacred spring at Delphi that was believed to inspire poetry and prophecy.


Statements (31)
Predicate Object
instanceOf mythologicalFigure
nymph
associatedConcept divination
inspiration
sacred springs
associatedWith Delphi
poetry
prophecy
sacred spring
category Naiad
culture Greek mythology
gender female
hasNameOrigin Greek language
hasSymbol flowing water
spring
inspired poets
prophets
languageOfTradition Ancient Greek
linkedToDeity Apollo
linkedToOracle Delphic oracle
linkedToSanctuary Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
locatedAt Castalian Spring
mythType local cult myth
regionOfMyth Central Greece
Phocis
residence Castalian Spring
role source of poetic inspiration
source of prophetic inspiration
veneratedAt Delphi
waterType fresh water
worshipContext Delphic cult of Apollo

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Castalian Spring
namedAfter

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