− | In [[Greek mythology]], a '''nymph''' is any member of a large class of female nature entities, either bound to a particular location or landform or joining the retinue of a god, such as [[Dionysus]], [[Hermes]], or [[Pan (mythology)|Pan]], or a goddess, generally [[Artemis]].<ref>But see Jennifer Larson , "Handmaidens of Artemis?" ''The Classical Journal'' '''92'''.3 (February 1997), Nymphs were the frequent target of [[satyr]]s. | + | In [[Greek mythology]], a '''nymph''' is any member of a large class of female nature entities, either bound to a particular location or landform or joining the retinue of a god, such as [[Dionysus]], [[Hermes]], or [[Pan (mythology)|Pan]], or a goddess, generally [[Artemis]]. But see Jennifer Larson , "Handmaidens of Artemis?" ''The Classical Journal'' '''92'''.3 (February 1997), Nymphs were the frequent target of [[satyr]]s. |
| Nymphs live in mountains and groves, by springs and rivers, and in valleys and cool grottoes. They are frequently associated with the superior divinities: the huntress [[Artemis]]; the prophetic [[Apollo (god)|Apollo]]; the reveller and god of [[wine]], [[Dionysus]]; and rustic gods such as [[Pan (god)|Pan]] and [[Hermes]]. | | Nymphs live in mountains and groves, by springs and rivers, and in valleys and cool grottoes. They are frequently associated with the superior divinities: the huntress [[Artemis]]; the prophetic [[Apollo (god)|Apollo]]; the reveller and god of [[wine]], [[Dionysus]]; and rustic gods such as [[Pan (god)|Pan]] and [[Hermes]]. |