An Apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. English translations of the word "Apsara" include "nymph," "celestial nymph," and "celestial maiden." Apsaras are beautiful, supernatural women. They are youthful and elegant, and proficient in the art of dancing. Apsaras are said to be able to change their shape at will, and rule over the fortunes of gaming and gambling. Urvasi, Menaka, Rambha and Tilottama are the most famous among them. There are two types of Apsaras; Laukika (wordly), of whom thirty-four are specified, and Daivika (divine), of which there are ten. ~ from wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apsara
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