Greek Mythology

The Classical Gods of Ancient Greece

NYMPHS

Greek Nature Spirits

Also known as Nymphai

Delightfully frolicsome female Nature Spirits

These are beautiful young ladies who inhabit trees, rivers, fields and other pastoral places.

As guardians of nature, they protect the ecology of the countryside. And let’s face it, Gaia needs all the help she can get. But they still find time to frolic.

Although, like angels, they are spiritual beings somewhat below Godly status, the Nymphs are not immortal. They just live for a very long time. A Tree Nymph lives as long as her tree, and a River Nymph likewise.

Godchecker Good Nymph Guide

Aurai — Breezy Nymphs

Daphnaie — Laurel Tree Nymphs

Dryads — Tree and Forest Nymphs

Epimeliads — Sheep Nymphs

Hamadryads — Oak Tree Nymphs

Hesperides — Golden Apple Tree Nymphs

Hydriads — Water and Sea Nymphs

Limoniades — Meadow and Flower Nymphs

Maenads — Orgy Nymphs

Meliae — Ash Tree and Fruit Tree Nymphs

Nephelai — Cloud Nymphs

Nereids — Sea Nymphs

Naiads — River and Stream Nymphs

Oceanids — Sea Nymphs

Oreads — Mountain Pine Nymphs

Pleiades — Star Nymphs

Although some are the daughters of specific Gods, many of the Nymphs have no easily-defined parentage. They frequently seem to be young human ladies who have fallen into rivers or been accidentally slain by passing heroes. The Gods don’t like all that beauty going to waste.

Nymphs Facts and Figures

Name: Nymphs
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Nymphai

Gender: Female
Type: Spirits
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Nature
Area of expertise: Nature

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Nymphs Relationships

Members: Aegle, Aurai, Erytheia, Hespera, Hesperides, Hyades, Hydriads, Limoniades, Naiads, Neaera, Nephelai, Oceanids, Pleione

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Article last revised on March 01, 2020 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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