: Unlike immortal gods, dryads were often mortal, their life force intrinsically linked to their tree; if the tree perished, the nymph did as well.
: They served as protectors of the groves, and only trees not under their protection could be safely felled. The wood nymph
: In various traditions, including Indian lore, they symbolize the harmonious connection between natural environments and human emotion. 2. The Wood Nymph in Art and Music : Unlike immortal gods, dryads were often mortal,