as in nymphs
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors
the ancients believed that hamadryads adopted particular trees as their permanent dwelling places
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Noun
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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 -
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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Patterns from mermaids and Stonehenge to the New York City skyline and Paris's Eiffel Tower.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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The Laguna Ocean Foundation also kicks off every summer with its annual Kelp Fest, where visitors can take photos with mermaids, listen to live music, and participate in a large-scale beach clean-up.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Hamadryads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamadryads. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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