Nymphs And The Love Of Echo

Published: May 18, 2008, 2:19 pm

Nymphs are spirits of Nature. They belong to the Greek mythology. Nymphs are depicted as young women of great beauty. Often they are depicted nude and dancing surrounded by flowers.They are the retinue of gods like Dionysus, Artemis, Apollo...Nymphs are daughters of Zeus. They are cheerful spirits that watch the actions of mortals, helping them sometimes. They are also inspiring beings. Muses are nymphs of the fountains, that inspire the artists.There are several types of nymphs, from the earth and the waters. The nymphs from rivers and fountains are called Naiads, and have the power of healing and divination.Dryads are the nymphs of the forests. They protect them, and their lives are tied to a tree. When that tree disappears, the dryad also dies.Nereids are daughters of the sea, and they protect the sailors.Other nymphs care about the mountains, the caves, the meadows... and others are defenders of the animals.In ancient wedding ceremonies, the bride was sprayed with water from a

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