Folklore of Scotland
@StephenGeoRae
The new book of Scottish folklore by Stephen G. Rae @BardCumberland. Published by The FolkLore Press. Step into a world of Faerie Folk and Folk Horror.
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The word ‘dryad’ is derived from the Greek word ‘drus’ meaning oak (origin of 'Druid'). Dryads were originally oak tree spirits, although over time they have come to represent all types of tree spirits and nymphs.
art: Dryad by Lorenzo Mastroianni
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