hamadryads

Meanings

• noun

  In Greek mythology, a nymph who protects a specific tree or grove of trees.

  - "The hamadryads guarded the sacred grove of Dionysus."
  - "According to myth, each hamadryad was inseparably linked to her tree."

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Variants

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hamadryad , hamadryads

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Etymology

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From the Greek words hama, meaning 'together', and dryas, meaning 'wood nymph'.

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Trivia

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1. Hamadryads are often depicted as having the power to animate trees and communicate with animals.

2. The name 'hamadryad' comes from the Greek words hama (meaning 'together') and dryas (meaning 'wood nymph').

3. Hamadryads are sometimes considered to be the wives of satyrs in Greek mythology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dryads: Related concept: Dryads are similar to hamadryads but protect all types of trees rather than just a specific one.

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Culture

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Hamadryads are prominent in Greek mythology and are often depicted as protectors of trees and groves. They are believed to have the power to animate trees and communicate with animals. Hamadryads have appeared in various works of literature, including 'The Metamorphoses' by Ovid and 'The Golden Ass' by Apuleius.

How to Memorize "hamadryads"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hamadryad' by associating it with 'tree nymph' or 'tree guardian'.

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