The word "Oceanides" refers to the nymphs or goddesses of the ocean in Greek mythology. Some synonyms for this word could be "Nereids," which refers specifically to the fifty sea nymphs who accompanied Poseidon, the god of the sea, or "sea nymphs" more generally. Other possible synonyms could include "mermaids," "sirens," "sea spirits," "ocean spirits," or "water nymphs." Each of these terms refers to different mythological or folkloric beings associated with bodies of water, but all share some connection with the world of the Oceanides. Regardless of which synonym is used, all convey some sense of the power and majesty of the sea and the supernatural beings that inhabit it.