A nymph is typically any member of a large class of female mythological entities in human form. They were typically associated with a particular location or landform, such as water, forests, land, etc.
Types of nymphs
- Dryads (forest nymphs)
- Hamadryads (wilder, conected with trees)
- Leimoniads (meadow nymphs)[1]
- Naiads (water nymphs)
- Nereids (sea nymphs)
- Oreads (mountain nymphs)[1]
- Rusalkas (river nymphs)
- Vilas (nymphs of the hills and forests)
The Witcher
In the game, Geralt meets several nymphs: the dryad Morenn, a naiad at the Lakeside, and the Lady of the Lake.
Trivia
- Nymphs are creatures of ancient Greek mythology, minor divinities associated with nature, frequently 'targeted' by Satyrs. They have various associations with the great deities of the pantheon, such as Poseidon, Artemis, Apollo and Demeter.