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- No written or artistic versions survive from ancient Greek mythology, so it is likely Hellenistic in origin. It was retold by Roman authors in the form of an amorous vignette.
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Jun 8, 2020 · Daphne is portrayed like many other nymphs in art – as a beautiful and lithe maiden who gracefully transforms just as the god she’s fleeing from attempts to embrace her. But a closer look at the story shows the true tragedy of Daphne’s tale and so many others.
Sep 21, 2024 · The Origins of Apollo and Daphne’s Story. The story begins with Apollo’s encounter with Eros, the god of love. After mocking Eros for his small stature and lack of strength, Apollo is struck by Cupid’s arrow, igniting an uncontrollable passion for the nymph Daphne.
Daphne was a Naiad Nymph in Greek Mythology, and was the daughter of a river god. She was famous for being incredibly beautiful and for catching the eye of Apollo. However, Daphne was determined to remain unmarried and untouched by a man by the rest of her life.
- The Myth of Apollo and Daphne
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- Apollo’s Love Meets Daphne’s Disgust: A Tragic Dead-End
- The Tragic Conclusion
- Other Versions of The Myth
The earliest source of this famous transformation myth is Parthenius, a Greek poet who lived during the 1st century BCE. Another notable source is Pausanias, a Greek travel writer of the 2nd CE century. However, the most lyrical attempt at presenting Apollo and Daphne’s story was carried out by the Roman poet Ovid in his Metamorphosesa collection o...
The story of Apollo and Daphne in Ovid’s Metamorphoses (I.438-567) took place right after Apollo killed the Python, the great snake that terrorized mankind. Apollo, called Phoebus by Ovid, pierced the Python with 1,000 arrows and founded the sacred Pythian Games named after the serpent. The sanctuary of Delphi, home to the famous oracle, called Pyt...
Coming back to Cupid’s arrows, they both had special abilities. The one that hit Apollo, was an arrow of love and intense passion. The moment he got hit by the arrow, Apollo spotted Daphne hunting in the wild and unable to contain his passion went after her. However, the arrow that hit Daphne, was an arrow that filled the nymph’s heart with disgust...
With these words Ovid (Metamorphoses 525-550) describes Apollo and Daphne’s chase as the story was nearing its tragic conclusion. Apollo focused on catching Daphne. He was running and running while the nymph could see that she was getting closer and closer to getting caught. At times Apollo could almost grab her but she escaped him at the last seco...
According to Parthenius, Daphne was the daughter of Amyclas (and not of Peneus) and lived in a group of women loyal to Artemis. As followers of Artemis, they had to retain their virginity and, consequently, no men were allowed in their ranks. However, Leucippus the son of Oenomaus, the king of Pisa, fell in love with Daphne. To approach Daphne, Leu...
Nov 24, 2021 · Not a true story, but a fictional one. He swapped the guns and hid Carlton’s phone. Kid told the police that Savvas and Nikos shot Carlton, and Carlton lost his life in the act of defense. Kid hid Carlton’s phone, so the investigators couldn’t find out that Carlton set up Daphne/Simone to blackmail him.
Daphne, in Greek mythology, the personification of the laurel (Greek daphnē), a tree whose leaves, formed into garlands, were particularly associated with Apollo (q.v.). Traditionally, the special position of the laurel was connected with Apollo’s love for Daphne, the beautiful daughter of a river.
It is said that Daphne was the first love of Apollo but unfortunately the girl never responded his love. It was not usual or possible for a nymph or a mortal woman in the Greek mythology to resist to the love of a god, but Daphne did so and in fact, she lost her life trying to escape this love.