Dryad: meaning, definitions and examples
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dryad
[ หdraษชรฆd ]
mythology, folklore
A dryad is a tree nymph or tree spirit in Greek mythology. They are often depicted as beautiful female figures associated with oak trees, embodying the spirit of the tree they inhabit.
Synonyms
nature spirit, nymph, tree spirit.
Examples of usage
- The ancient Greeks believed that dryads would protect their trees.
- In the story, the hero sought out the dryad to ask for her blessing.
- Legends tell of a dryad who could only leave her oak tree once a year.
Translations
Translations of the word "dryad" in other languages:
๐ต๐น drรญade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคพเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Driad
๐ฎ๐ฉ dryad
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะธะฐะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ driada
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใคใขใ
๐ซ๐ท dryade
๐ช๐ธ drรญada
๐น๐ท dryad
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุฑูุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ dryรกda
๐ธ๐ฐ dryรกda
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ็ฒพ
๐ธ๐ฎ driad
๐ฎ๐ธ dryรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะธะฐะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dryad
๐ฒ๐ฝ drรญada
Etymology
The term 'dryad' originates from the Greek word 'druas', which means 'oak tree'. In ancient Greek mythology, dryads were specifically associated with oak trees, but later the term was generalized to refer to any tree nymph. The concept of dryads reflects humanity's long-standing connection with nature and the belief in the spiritual essence of trees. These mythical beings were not only guardians of the trees but also represented the life force of the forest. Throughout history, dryads have appeared in various forms of art and literature, becoming symbols of the interplay between nature and the divine.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,468, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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