How Has The Nymph Permeated Modern Society?
The nymph, in classical mythology, is most broadly defined as voluptuously beautiful young maidens that are minor goddesses of nature, typically associated with a particular areas, location or landform. ‘The illustrated dictionary of mythology’ Phillip Wilkinson, describes the nymphs as often ‘Having one divine parent,’ and being ‘associated with the country side.’ Nymphs are commonly regarded as creatures of the ancient society however the ancient Greek belief in nymphs has supposedly survived in many parts of the country into the early years of the 20’Th century, where they had come to be known as Nereids. It is not just Greece however where the belief in nymphs is still practiced, as well as the representation and reinterpretations, and appropriations of these beautiful maidens. They have survived the years, some being included in the modern religions, others being used as objects of entertainment. The worship of the nymph was very important to ancient Greek religion, and was so lov
