noun
- mountain nymphs in Greek mythology
Usage: mythology; plural form
Examples
- The oreides were said to inhabit the rocky peaks of ancient Greece.
- In classical literature, oreides often appeared as guardians of mountain caves.
- The poet described the oreides dancing among the alpine flowers.
- Ancient Greeks believed oreides could control avalanches and rockslides.
- The shepherd claimed to have seen oreides near the summit at dawn.