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hamadryads, in Greek mythologyhamadryads: see nymph nymph (nĭmf), in Greek mythology, female divinity associated with various natural objects...... Click the link for more information. . hamadryads wood nymphs. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 113] See : Nymph How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the shadowed spots fauns and hamadryads wooed, unconscious of the gaze of mortal eyes. Walking through the woods he almost expects to catch glimpses of hamadryads peering from their trees, nymphs rising from the fountains, and startled fauns with shaggy skins and cloven feet scurrying away among the bushes. |
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