dryad

Meanings

• noun

  A being in Greek mythology, who is a tree nymph or a woodland spirit.

  - "The dryad lived in the forest, protecting the trees and animals."
  - "According to mythology, dryads were the guardians of the groves and forests."

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Variants

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dryad , dryads , wood nymph , wood nymphs

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Etymology

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From Greek drys 'oak' + eidos 'form' or 'appearance'.

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Trivia

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1. Dryads were often depicted as being able to move between the trees and bushes, making them excellent protectors of the forest.

2. According to some myths, dryads were able to communicate with animals and birds, making them even more effective protectors of the forest.

3. In some stories, dryads were said to be able to transform into humans, often falling in love with mortal men.

4. The ancient Greeks believed that dryads could be summoned by playing music or singing, making them a popular subject for artists and musicians.

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1. Tree nymphs: Dryads are a type of tree nymph or woodland spirit, and are closely related to other tree nymphs such as hamadryads and meliae.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, dryads were believed to be the guardians of trees and forests. They were often depicted as beautiful woodland nymphs, who could move between the trees and bushes, and were able to protect the forest from harm. Dryads were also known to be very protective of their trees and would often be seen tending to them. In literature, dryads have appeared in works such as 'Metamorphoses' by Ovid and 'The Golden Ass' by Apuleius.

How to Memorize "dryad"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful, woodland spirit, who lives among the trees and protects the forest.
   - Visualize a nymph, with leaves and branches entwined in her hair, and a tree trunk growing from her back.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dryad' with 'tree nymph' or 'woodland spirit'.
   - Think of a forest guardian, who protects the trees and animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a dryad is a 'dry' 'aid' to the trees.
   - Think of the word 'dryad' as 'dry' as in 'tree' and 'aid' as in 'helper'.

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