Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...

Blackgum, also called black tupelo, tupelo gum, or just tupelo, is a tree that loves to grow in water and water-soaked soils.

The water nymphs were well-known for seizing an attractive male if he came too close to a sacred spring. As a result, many young men were terrified of nymphs. Greek mothers warned repeatedly that if a ...

In Greek mythology, there are over 3,000 Oceanids, or water nymphs. Although most commonly associated with water, not every Oceanid has an aquatic connection. Some were even linked to land. The ...