Hamadryad

A hamadryad is a type of dryad, a Greek mythological being that lives in trees.

Hamadryads are born bonded to a certain tree, and their life depends on it.

If the tree dies, the hamadryad dies as well.

Hamadryads are also the name of some animals that have some resemblance or connection to trees, such as the cracker butterfly, the hamadryas baboon, and the king cobra.

The hamadryad has an important role in the mythology and folklore of Greece and other cultures.

It is often depicted as a beautiful woman with tree-like features, such as leaves, flowers, or bark.

Hamadryads are usually friendly and peaceful, but they can also be vengeful and protective of their trees.

They are sometimes worshipped as nature spirits or forest guardians.

A hamadryad can be either a Greek mythological being that lives in trees, or a common name for the king cobra, a venomous snake.

The Hamadryad

She dwells within the ancient oak,
Her life and fate are intertwined.
She feels its pain, its joy, its hope,
She is its spirit and its mind.

He slithers through the forest floor,
His venom deadly as his gaze.
He hunts his prey with skill and lore,
He is the king of all his ways.

Two different creatures, yet they share
A common name that echoes old.
A hamadryad, wise and fair,
A hamadryad, fierce and bold.