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dryads
A dryad (; Greek: Δρυάδες, sing.: Δρυάς) is a tree nymph or tree spirit in Greek mythology. Drys (δρῦς) signifies "oak" in Greek. Dryads were originally considered the nymphs of oak trees specifically, but the term has evolved towards tree nymphs in general, or human-tree hybrids in fantasy. Often their life force was connected to the tree in which they resided and they were usually found in sacred groves of the gods. They were considered to be very shy creatures except around the goddess Artemis, who was known to be a friend to most nymphs.
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Dryads
nymphs of forest trees, which were conceived of as born with the tree they were attached to and dying along with it; they had their abode in wooded mountains away from men; held their revels among themselves, but broke them off at the approach of a human footstep.
Mythology
Dryads
(Dry′ads) were rural deities, the nymphs of the forests, to whom their votaries offered oil, milk, and honey.
“Flushed with resistless charms he fired to love Each nymph and little Dryad of the grove.” (Ticknell.)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dryads in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dryads in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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