Doris Ring Gold

Doris is a goddess who ruled the sea. She belonged to a group of goddesses called sea nymphs, or “Oceanids.”  Her name means “bounty of the sea,” and she provided food and habitat for all creatures that lived in the ocean. Because of her ability to create life, Doris’s name is associated with the Greek words “Doron,” which means “gift-giver” and “Zoros,” which means “pure” or “fresh.” The word “Zoros” is also used in Greek mythology as a synonym for fresh water or a woman’s soul.