as in nymphs
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors
dryads were said to live within trees, their lives ending when the life of the tree ended
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Recent Examples of dryads
In the final novel of the series, The Last Battle, the destruction of trees and dryads in Lantern Waste, a place tied to the creation of Narnia itself, is one of many portentous omens signalling the end of the world.
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Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dryads
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Directed by Giles Alderson (Wolves of War, The Dare), Samodiva draws on the haunting legend of the forest nymphs from Bulgarian folklore.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Many of the old stories feature vilas, nymphs or fairies of the forests and mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The mermaids’ origins remain unknown.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bronze mermaids, floating fish, and a large octopus sculpture by Damien Hirst look down on diners in the dining room.—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Dryads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dryads. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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