Apsara
Type of female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture
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Apsara are a member of a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist culture originated from Narayana, the ancient myth of India. They were originally a type of female spirit of the clouds and waters, but, later play the role of a "nymph" or "fairy". They figure prominently in the sculptures, dance, literature and paintings of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
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