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'''Hamadryads''' are Greek nymphs that live in trees. They are a specific species of [[dryad]], which are a particular type of [[nymph]]. | '''Hamadryads''' are Greek nymphs that live in trees. They are a specific species of [[dryad]], which are a particular type of [[nymph]]. | ||
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Revision as of 17:37, 23 July 2006
Hamadryads are Greek nymphs that live in trees. They are a specific species of dryad, which are a particular type of nymph.
Hamadryads are born bonded to a specific tree. If their tree died, the hamadryad associated with it died as well. For that reason, dryads and the gods punished any mortals who harmed trees.