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A '''nymph''' (Greek: νύμφη, nymphē) in Greek mythology is a minor female nature [[List of gods and deities|deity]] typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine [[spirits]] who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing. They are believed to dwell in mountains and groves, by springs and rivers, and also in trees and in valleys and cool grottoes. Although they would never die of old age nor illness, and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a [[god]], they themselves were not necessarily immortal. Nymphs are the frequent target of [[satyrs]]. | |||
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A nymph (Greek: νύμφη, nymphē) in Greek mythology is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing. They are believed to dwell in mountains and groves, by springs and rivers, and also in trees and in valleys and cool grottoes. Although they would never die of old age nor illness, and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a god, they themselves were not necessarily immortal. Nymphs are the frequent target of satyrs.