Nymph

• Oceanids: nymphs of the ocean and the sea.
  They are the daughters of Oceanus and Tethys.

• Nereids: nymphs of the Mediterranean Sea.
  They are the daughters of Nereus and Doris.

• Naiads: nymphs of freshwater sources, such as rivers, lakes, springs, and fountains.
  They are often the lovers or wives of gods or heroes.

• Dryads: nymphs of trees and forests.
  They are sometimes called Hamadryads when they are bound to a specific tree.

• Oreads: nymphs of mountains and hills.
  They are often the companions of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt.

• Napaeae: nymphs of valleys and meadows.
  They are also associated with Artemis.

• Alseids: nymphs of groves and glades.
  They are also followers of Artemis.

A nymph is a minor female nature deity in ancient Greek mythology.

Nymphs are usually associated with fertile, growing things, such as trees, or with water.

They are not immortal but are extremely long-lived and are on the whole kindly disposed toward men.

Nymphs are often divided into various broad subgroups, such as the Oceanids (sea nymphs), the Nereids (saltwater and freshwater nymphs), the Naiads (springs, rivers, and lakes nymphs), the Oreads (mountain nymphs), and the Dryads or Hamadryads (forest and tree nymphs).

Nymphs are typically depicted as beautiful maidens, sometimes with attributes of their natural domain, such as flowers, leaves, shells, or water.

They are often shown dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, or bathing in streams or pools.

They are sometimes accompanied by other nature spirits, such as satyrs, fauns, or Pan.

Nymphs are frequently featured in classic works of art, literature, mythology, and fiction.

Some famous examples of nymphs are Calypso, who detained Odysseus on her island for seven years; Echo, who could only repeat the last words of others; Daphne, who was turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's pursuit; and Syrinx, who was transformed into a reed to avoid Pan's advances.

Nymphs are sometimes confused or associated with fairies, which are also supernatural beings of nature in European folklore.

However, nymphs are distinct from fairies in their origin, appearance, and behavior.

Nymphs are derived from Greek mythology, while fairies are mostly influenced by Celtic and Germanic traditions.

Nymphs are usually human-sized and human-like, while fairies are often small and have wings or other animal features.

Nymphs are generally benevolent and helpful to humans, while fairies are more mischievous and unpredictable.

Nymphs are fantasy creatures that are often inspired by the ancient Greek mythology.
They are usually female beings that are connected to nature and have a stunning beauty.
They can live in various environments, such as forests, mountains, rivers, oceans, or springs.
They may have different abilities or personalities depending on their type and origin.
Some nymphs are friendly and helpful to humans, while others are wild and mischievous.
They may also have relationships with other mythical beings, such as gods, satyrs, or fairies.
Nymphs are common characters in fantasy literature, art, and games.