Hamadryads: Nymphs of the Trees
Hamadryads: Nymphs of the Trees Greek mythology is rich in fascinating stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters. One of the lesser-known characters in these myths are the hamadryads, Nymphs who lived in trees and were believed to be bound to their tree's life force. These tree-spirits played an important role in ancient Greek religion, and their stories provide insight into the culture and beliefs of the time. @wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamadryad What are Hamadryads? In Greek mythology, hamadryads were a type of nymph who lived in trees. They were believed to be born when the tree they inhabited was first planted, and they would die when the tree died. According to legend, each tree was inhabited by a single hamadryad, and if the tree was cut down, the nymph would die with it. The word "hamadryad" comes from the Greek words "hama" (together) and "dryas" (oak tree), reflecting the belief that these tree spirits were most commonly associated with oak...