They were related with the god of rivers and springs ; Poseidon and especially with Artemis , the Mistress of the Animals who was the first nymph .
The two goddesses were not clearly separated and they were closely connected with the springs and the animals .
goddesses were related with the god of rivers and springs ; Poseidon and especially with Artemis , the Mistress of the Animals who was the first nymph .
The two goddesses were not clearly separated and they were closely connected with the springs and the animals .