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The Dryads were female tree nymphs. When a Dryad was born a tree was said to spring from the ground, their lives were then closely tied to that tree. While the tree lived, so did the nymph, when it died so did she.
 
Class Name Type of Tree
Aigeroi Black Poplar
Ameploi Grape Vine
Balanis Acorn
Daphnaie Laurel
Hamadryades Oak and Poplar
Karyai Hazel-nut
Kraneiai Cherry Trees
Maliades (Epimelides) Apple and Fruit
Meliai Ash
Moreai Mulberry
Oreiades Mountain Oaks and Pines
Pteleai Elm
Sykei Fig
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