Sea nymphs are mythical creatures found in many cultures around the world. The term encompasses a variety of different creatures, including NEREID (6 letters), SIREN (5 letters), Calypso (7 letters), Mermaid (7 letters), Galatea (7 letters), Nereis (6 letters), and Oceanid (7 letters). Nereids are sea nymphs in Greek mythology, often depicted as beautiful maidens with long hair and fish tails. Sirens are also from Greek mythology, and are known for their enchanting singing voices. Calypso is a sea nymph from Homer's Odyssey who held Odysseus captive on her island. Mermaids are half-woman, half-fish creatures that are popular in folklore and literature. Galatea is a sea nymph from Greek mythology who was sculpted from ivory by Pygmalion. Nereis is another type of sea nymph from Greek mythology, often depicted as a mermaid. Oceanids are the daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys in Greek mythology.