Castalia

Castalia, in Greek and Roman mythology was a nymph that Apollo transformed into a fountain at Delphi, at the base of Mt. Parnassos, or at Mt Helicon.

Castalia could inspire the genius of poetry to those who would drink her waters or just listen at their quiet sound; the sacred water was also used to clean the Delphian temples. Apollo consecrated her to the Muses (Castaliae Musae).

See also: Castalian Spring

Castalia is also the name of an asteroid: see 4769 Castalia

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