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A nymph (Ancient Greek: νύμφη, romanized: nýmphē; Attic Greek: [nýmpʰɛː]; sometimes spelled nymphe) is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek folklore.
A comprehensive guide to the Nymphs of Greek mythology including Naiads, Dryads, Nereids, Oceanids, Hesperides, Aurae, Nephelae, and more.
nymph, in Greek mythology, any of a large class of inferior female divinities. The nymphs were usually associated with fertile, growing things, such as trees, or with water. They were not immortal but were extremely long-lived and were on the whole kindly disposed toward men.
20 wrz 2024 · Nymphs (Greek plural nymphai) are mythological nature spirits who appear as beautiful young women. Etymologically, the word nymph is related to the Greek word for bride. Nymph names are usually connected to their place of origin.
3 sie 2022 · In Greek mythology, nymphs are supernatural, female nature spirits associated with various natural elements such as mountains, forests, rivers, and springs. They are often depicted as beautiful and youthful beings, and they play important roles in many myths and stories.
13 sie 2022 · Nymphs in Greek myth came in various forms. They populated and beautified the stories of Greek heroes, descriptions of the ancient Greek landscapes, and the home of the gods. “Nymph” translates from the ancient Greek as “young girl”, as nymphs took the form of young women that were also nature spirits.
6 sty 2023 · In ancient Greek, the word “nymph” (Greek νύμφη, translit. nýmphē) means “young woman” or “bride,” but the etymology of this word is uncertain.
