Nymph not specified in the source texts. For lists of Naiads, Oceanids, Dryades etc. see respective articles. Nymph A nymph ( "nýmphē," Ancient: Modern: ) in Greek mythology is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from other goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile maidens who love to dance and sing; their amorous freedom sets them apart from the restricted and chaste wives and daughters of the Greek "polis". They are beloved by many and dwell in mountainous regions and forests
Calypso (mythology) Calypso (mythology) Calypso (; ) was a nymph in Greek mythology, who lived on the island of Ogygia, where, according to the "Odyssey", she detained Odysseus for seven years. The etymology of Calypso's name is from (), meaning "to cover", "to conceal", "to hide", or "to deceive". According to "Etymologicum Magnum", her name means "concealing the knowledge" (), which – combined with the Homeric epithet (, meaning "subtle" or "wily") – justifies the hermetic character of Calypso and her island. The word is derived from Proto-Indo-European *"ḱel-", making it cognate with the English word "Hell". Calypso is generally said to