Nymphs were usually regarded as benevolent beings. In myth, they could often be found roaming through the woods, hunting, or watching over flocks. Some nymphs were the lovers or mothers of famous gods, heroes, and satyrs, and many places were thought to have been named for nymphs. Two Schistocerca gregaria nymphs beside an adult In biology, a nymph (from Ancient Greek νύμφα nūmphē meaning "bride") is the juvenile form of some invertebrates, particularly insects, which undergoes gradual metamorphosis (hemimetabolism) before reaching its adult stage. [1] Unlike a typical larva, a nymph's overall form already resembles that of the adult, except for a lack of wings (in winged species) and the emergence of genitalia. In addition, while a nymph moults, it never ... Nymphs, with their ethereal beauty and intimate connection to nature, have enchanted the imaginations of poets, artists, and storytellers for millennia. As the embodiments of natural elements—rivers, trees, mountains, and the sea—nymphs exist in nearly every corner of ancient Greek mythology and have since become an enduring symbol of the mysterious, powerful forces of nature. A nymph (Greek: νύμφη, nymphē) in Greek and in Roman mythology is a young female deity typically identified with natural features such as mountains (oreads...
