In many mythologies , nymphs (the ancient Greek / "girl") are subordinate deities, members of a large group of spirits of Nature female. They are the sisters of nymphs and dryads and are often seen with satyrs.

The Greek word has several meanings including "girl of marriageable age", "bride", "virgin". In fact, nymphs embody the creative and productive nature.

They are sometimes linked to a place or a particular element, and could be a local cult. They sometimes accompany other deities, they form the procession.

Their name gave rise to the term " nymphomania , "referring to the Greek nymphs known for their many adventures.

Summary 1 See also 1.1 Section related 1.2 Bibliography 1.3 Notes and references

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Related articles

• spirit (supernatural)
• Elements
• Mermaids

Bibliography

• Paracelsus , The Book of nymphs, sprites, pygmies, salamanders and all other spirits (Liber nymphs, sprites, and salamanders and pygmaeis caeteris spiritibus), trans. of all. Nmes, Lacour, 1998, 308 p.

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