n.Greek Mythology A nymph who metamorphosed into a laurel tree as a means of escaping from Apollo. daph·ne (dăf′nē) n. Any of several Eurasian shrubs of the genusDaphne,often cultivated for their glossy evergreen foliage and clusters of small, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers. ...
Daphne in Greek mythology, a nymph. Pursued by Apollo, who was enamored of her. Daphne begged her father—the river god Peneus—for help, and he turned her into a laurel tree (Greek,dáphnè—laurel). The myth of Daphne has served as a subject in poetry (Metamorphosesof Ovid), painting...
This page describes his many liaisons. Many of these, however, appear only in the ancient genealogies with no accompanying story. The most celebrated of his loves were the nymph Daphne, princess Koronis (Coronis), huntress Kyrene (Cyrene) and youth Hyakinthos (Hyacinthus). The stories of Apo...
In Greek mythology Daphne was a Naiad-nymph of the river Ladon of Arcadia or the Peneus in Thessaly. She was loved by the god Apollo who pursued her until she grew exhausted and cried out to Gaea for help. The goddess transformed into a laurel tree which
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Sisyphus and Autolycus: A Battle of Wits In ancient Greek mythology, the myth of Sisyphus and Autolycus presents a fascinating battle of wits… Read MoreSisyphus and Autolycus: A Battle of Wits The Myth of Apollo and Daphne The myth of Apollo and Daphne is a captivating tale from Greek mytho...
10、 Apollo. Apollo and Daphne(月桂女神)To revenging ,Eros(Roman name is Cupid) shot an Golden arrow that made Apollo fall in love with Daphne crazily. And at the same time ,shot an arrow that refused love to Daphne. Due to crazily propose to Daphne ,River god Asopus made Daphne becom...
Apollo and his twin, Artemis, were born at Delos to Leto. Apollo’s oracle was established atDelphi; the Pythian Games commemorated his killing (while still an infant) of the serpent Python to take the shrine. His many lovers fared poorly: the fleeing Daphne became a laurel tree; the unfa...
Greek mythology - Gods, Heroes, Legends: To distinguish between myth, legend, and folktale can be useful, provided it is remembered that the Greeks themselves did not do so. Greek religious myths are concerned with gods or heroes in their more serious
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