riverdeity
nounUK /ˈrɪvəˌdeɪɪti/
US /ˈrɪvərˌdeɪɪti/
A river deity is a magical being that lives in and takes care of a river.
The old story says a river deity guards the water and keeps it clean.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A god or goddess believed to rule over a particular river.
People in the village left gifts for the river deity before crossing.
3. A spirit in myths that can make a river calm or dangerous.
Sailors told tales of a river deity who saved boats in storms.
4. A character in stories who protects the animals and plants of a river.
In the tale, the river deity helped the fish find their way home.