The term "hermaphrodite" derives from Hermaphroditus, the son of Hermes and Aphrodite in Greek mythology, who was fused with a nymph, Salmacis, resulting in one individual possessing physical traits of both sexes.
The term "hermaphrodite" derives from Hermaphroditus in Greek mythology. Hermaphroditus is the son of Hermes and Aphrodite. Greek mythology was fused with a nymph. This nymph was resulting in one individual. This one individual was possessing physical traits of both sexes. Salmacis was a nymph.