Nymphs.
No; nymphs are strictly meant to be FEMALE nature spirits. This does not mean that in Greek myth there are not male nature spirits, only that the females are called nymphs. MALE nature spirits are called satyrs.
Dancing with Nature Spirits was created in 1996.
The female water spirit is often referred to in various cultures as a nymph, mermaid, or siren. In Greek mythology, for example, water nymphs known as Naiads are female spirits associated with freshwater bodies. In Slavic folklore, the Rusalka is a water spirit that is typically depicted as a beautiful young woman who is associated with lakes and rivers. Each culture has its own interpretation and characteristics for these water spirits, often reflecting themes of beauty, danger, and the mystical nature of water.
The beautiful nymph often referred to in mythology is typically considered to be "Galatea," a sea nymph from Greek mythology who was loved by the sculptor Pygmalion. Another well-known nymph is "Echo," who fell in love with Narcissus. Nymphs are generally depicted as beautiful female spirits associated with nature, often inhabiting rivers, forests, and mountains. Their beauty and charm often captivate the hearts of gods and mortals alike.
The great spirits were kind and felt they should be one with nature. They liked nature. They were peaceful spirits, much like Buddha and believed one must find peace within oneself.
A female satyr is often referred to as a "satyress." In mythology, satyrs are typically depicted as male nature spirits associated with Dionysian revelry, while their female counterparts, the satyresses, embody similar traits but are less commonly mentioned. They share characteristics with nymphs and are associated with wildness and fertility in nature.
Shinto sprits are called Kami which means soul or spirit in Japanese!
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Nymphs were beautiful minor nature goddesses.
Nymphs are nature spirits who protect trees and plants. or... Nymphs are nature fairies. The tiny nymphs sang and laughed as they flew about the forest that they loved.
It is hard to answer, because usually all religions are based on spirits.
I think it is nature