List of tree deities - Wikipedia
WEBA tree deity or tree spirit is a nature deity related to a tree. Such deities are present in many cultures. They are usually represented as a young woman, often connected to ancient fertility and tree worship lore. [1] . The status of tree deities varies from that of a local fairy, ghost, sprite or nymph, to that of a goddess. [2]
List of nature deities - Wikipedia
WEBList of nature deities. In religion, a nature deity is a deity in charge of forces of nature, such as water, biological processes, or weather. These deities can also govern natural features such as mountains, trees, or volcanoes.
Dryads: The Nymphs of the Trees - Mythology Source
WEBJun 22, 2020 · Unlike most other nymphs, though, you did not have to be born a dryad to become a spirit of the trees. The dryads were some of the most famous nymphs of Greek mythology. They were wives, lovers, mothers, companions, and caretakers to …
Category:Tree goddesses - Wikipedia
WEBGoddesses associated with trees. Subcategories. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Artemis (7 C, 20 P) Diana (mythology) (4 C, 42 P) Dryads (1 C, 12 P) Hathor (1 C, 36 P) Pages in category "Tree goddesses" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
10 Ancient Greek Myths About Trees - Greeker than the Greeks
WEBIn many ancient Greek myths and legends, trees have bridged the gap between heaven and Earth, connected different worlds to each other and were the root of wisdom and took on appearance of supernatural beings, such as nymps, naiads and dryads.
Artemis | Myths, Symbols, & Meaning | Britannica
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth; she was identified by the Romans with Diana. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. Among the rural populace, Artemis was the favorite goddess.
DRYADS & OREADS (Dryades & Oreiades) - Tree & Mountain …
WEBIn Greek mythology the Dryads and Oreads were the nymphs of trees, groves, woodlands and mountain forests. They were the spirits of the oaks and pines, poplar and ash, apple and laurel. For those known as Hamadryads, a tree was born with her birth to …