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Nymphs, the Goddesses of Nature in Greek mythology
"Hylas and the Nymphs"(1896) by John William Waterhouse. Manchester City Art Galleries, Manchester, England

The Nymphs were young goddesses of Nature-the sea, the land and the woods

The Nymphs were the daughters of the King of the gods Zeus. They dwelled near springs, in mountains through which rivers flowed and in woods. There were Sea Nymphs, Land Nymphs and Wood Nymphs in Greek mythology.

Because of their close connection to water, a fertilizing element, the nymphs were worshipped as daemons of fertility and vegetation.The nymphs protected the plants and animals and were also playing the role of nurses who occasionaly raised human beings.

The Nymphs were joining the Greek gods Artemis and Apollo and also Acheloos, the river god, and were playing with them. However, most of all, the Nymphs enjoyed playing with Hermes, the messenger of the gods and Hermes' son, the Satyr Pan.




          Famous Nymphs in Greek Mythology

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  1. Daphne (the personification of the laurel tree)
  2. Echo (the Nymph of steady reply)
  3. Pitys (the personification of the pine)
  4. Syrinx (the inspiration for melody)




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