Apsaras

In Sanskrit they are called Apsaras, or "those who move in the water," and the Elves and Maras of Teutonic mythology have the same significance.

Myths and Myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology 1872

A dozen paintings from the 2009 series, titled "Apsaras," are on view through Jan. 2 at the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art. To secure this stunning, at times haunting exhibition, which was organized by the Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York City and shown there earlier this year, is an impressive coup for this sometimes overlooked institution.

Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local 2009

In a recent series, titled "Apsaras," Liu has created a moving response to the 2008 Sichuan earthquake that killed around 90,000 people.

Denver Post: News: Breaking 2009

Beautiful Apsaras, the sensual Divas of the Devas, were often startled at their bath as they luxuriated in the crystal waters of mountain streams.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

Beautiful Apsaras, the sensual Divas of the Devas, were often startled at their bath as they luxuriated in the crystal waters of mountain streams.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

Beautiful Apsaras, the sensual Divas of the Devas, were often startled at their bath as they luxuriated in the crystal waters of mountain streams.

Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010

These Apsaras, the mythical women of Angkor are the Dakinis, the kindly female divinities of Buddhism, almost exactly as we can see them with colours in the vision of the Dharmata Bardo process.

The Mysterious Women of Angkor Wat | Angkor Wat Apsara & Devata: Khmer Women in Divine Context 2009

Davis also departs from convention by referring to the women shown in temple carvings as devatas, not Apsaras.

The Mysterious Women of Angkor Wat | Angkor Wat Apsara & Devata: Khmer Women in Divine Context 2009

Apsaras, goddess-like female dancers, are a common feature of classical Khmer architecture.

Travel in Cambodia: November 2000 Trip: Visiting Artists and Friends 2008

It is referred to as the hidden temple, as nature has been left to get on with it's role and the temple has been enclosed in it's grasp - roots are entwined around the delicate sculptures of Apsaras, trees reach out from inside and over head and huge roots now hold up the foundations of collapsing walls and doorways ..

Emily Deacon: Cambodia Trip Journal, 2000 2008