Greek Mythology

The Classical Gods of Ancient Greece

DRYADS

Greek Tree Spirits

Also known as Dryades

Frolicsome nature spirit girls who live in trees

These are protective tree Nymphs who are bound to their own specific tree and look after it. This doesn’t mean they have to remain rooted to the spot and grow bark; they do get to frolic in the forest.

Most Dryads are very shy — and terribly nervous of straying too far from the safety of their tree. But when Artemis comes along, they abandon all fears and join her hunting expeditions.

Not quite immortal, Dryads live as long as their tree does, which can be a very long time. But when it dies, they perish too — so if you cut down a tree you may hear its spirit screaming. (We strongly advise you to have a very good reason or revenge will be swift. And make sure you apologize first!)

There are many kinds of Dryads, each associated with a different species of tree. They include the Daphnaie (Laurel Trees), the Hamadryads (Oak Trees), the Meliae (Ash and Fruit Trees) and the Oreads (Mountain Pine Trees).

Dryads Facts and Figures

Name: Dryads
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Dryades

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

Role:
In charge of: Trees
Area of expertise: Trees

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 6861

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Article last revised on November 20, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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