Jan 6, 2023 · The nymphs were minor divinities who took the form of beautiful young women. They represented diverse aspects of nature, including water, mountains, trees, and even …

Jul 26, 2023 · The Oreads were beautiful, youthful mountain nymphs. These female divinities roamed the mountains and woodlands of Greece, accompanying other nature gods and …

Aug 31, 2023 · The Naiads were water nymphs, generally associated with bodies of fresh water such as springs, rivers, and lakes. Many of them were the daughters, lovers, or mothers of …

Mar 8, 2023 · Echo was a Boeotian nymph who used her endless chatter to hide Zeus’ affairs from his jealous wife Hera. As punishment, she was cursed to only repeat the last words …

Jan 9, 2023 · Dryads and Hamadryads were the most famous tree nymphs of ancient Greek mythology. Hamadryads in particular were closely connected with the trees in which they lived, …

Jan 6, 2023 · Calypso, daughter of the Titan Atlas, was a Greek nymph and goddess. She lived on the island of Ogygia, where the hero Odysseus was shipwrecked on his way back from the …

Oct 4, 2023 · Callisto was a princess or nymph from Arcadia and a companion of the goddess Artemis. After being seduced by Zeus, she bore him a son named Arcas; but she was soon …

Feb 14, 2023 · Arethusa was a nymph, sometimes numbered among the daughters of the sea god Nereus. Her myth describes how she fled to Syracuse to escape the undesired advances …

Aug 24, 2023 · Amalthea was the name of either the nymph or goat (there were different versions) who nursed Zeus when he was a baby. In some accounts, Zeus honored Amalthea after her …

Mar 8, 2023 · Daphne was a virginal nymph, the daughter of a Greek river god. In her most famous myth, she was desired by the Olympian god Apollo and was only able to escape his …