Water elements of Indian mythology. Their name means "those who move in the water." They appear as young women and use their enchanting beauty to tempt humans in spiritual training and cause their downfall. Apsaras take Gandharvas as their mates, but are also known to marry human males. They are said to carry the souls of those who die in battle to heaven, where Indra, the god of thunder, awaits them. In the Indian epic "Ramayana." they are called Apsara.