Water spirit

See also: Water deity

A water spirit is a kind of supernatural being found in the myth and folklore of many cultures:

African

Water Spirit mask from the Igbo people (Brooklyn Museum)

Some of the water spirits in traditional African religion include:

Celtic

In Celtic mythology:

Germanic

In Germanic mythology:

Ancient Greek

In Greek mythology:

Japanese

In Japanese folklore:

Mesoamerican

In Aztec belief:

Oceanic

In the mythology of Oceania:

Roman

In Roman mythology:

Slavic

In Slavic mythology:

Thai

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