Nympholepsy was the belief of the ancient Greeks that individuals could be possessed by the nymphs. Individuals who considered themselves nympholepts would display a great religious devotion to the nymphs. An example is Archedemos of Thera, who built the sanctuary of the nymphs in the Vari Cave. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nympholepsy
• (n.) A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy. • (n.) A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/nympholepsy/
Demoniac frenzy, especially of an erotic nature. ... Origin: nympho-+ G. Lepsis, a seizure ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Nym'pho·lep`sy noun [ Greek ... a nymph + ... to seize.] A species of demoniac enthusiasm or possession coming upon one who had accidentally looked upon a nymph; ecstasy. [ R.] De Quincey. « The nympholepsy of some fond despair.» Byron. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/43
nympholepsy 1. A form of pedophilia consisting of obsessive craving for 'nymphets'; the Lolita complex. 2. A frenzy supposed by ancient peoples to have been induced by nymphs. 3. At some former time, a demonic frenzy, especially frenzy arising from a desire for an unattainable ideal. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1429/