- Narcissus | Greek Mythology, God, Echo, Facts | Britannica
Narcissus, in Greek mythology, the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope He was distinguished for his beauty According to Ovid ’s Metamorphoses, Book III, Narcissus’s mother was told by the blind seer Tiresias that he would have a long life, provided he never recognized himself
- Narcissus (mythology) - Wikipedia
In Greek mythology, Narcissus ( nɑːrˈsɪsəs ; Ancient Greek: Νάρκισσος, romanized: Nárkissos) is a hunter from Thespiae in Boeotia (alternatively Mimas or modern-day Karaburun, İzmir), known for his beauty which was noticed by all
- An Interpretation of the Myth of Narcissus - Psychology Today
Narcissus is so self-absorbed that he ends up killing Echo, and himself The myth can be interpreted on several levels: important themes include empathy and ego regulation
- Narcissus - World History Encyclopedia
Narcissus is a figure from Greek mythology who was so impossibly handsome that he fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water Even the lovely nymph Echo could not tempt him from his self-absorption
- Narcissus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Daffodils are fast-growing, perennial, deciduous bulbs in the Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis) family Their native range is northern Africa, Europe, Afghanistan, China, and Japan With an erect, clumping habit, plants will be 8 to 30 inches tall and 6 to 12 inches wide
- FPS423 FP423: Narcissus spp. Daffodil, Narcissus - EDIS
The well-known daffodil is now available in single or double flower forms in various color combinations of yellow, white, apricot, cream, peach, red, or orange Long used in forced pot culture, daffodils make attractive naturalized ground covers in sweeping drifts or under trees
- Narcissus (group) - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Narcissus is a genus of about 50 species of bulbous perennials from Europe and North Africa They are a mainstay of the spring garden Depending upon species or hybrid type, flowers appear singly or in clusters atop stems rising from 6-30” tall
- The Ancient Greek Myth of Narcissus, Where ‘Narcissist’ Comes From
The myth of Narcissus is more than just a cautionary tale from ancient Greece; it is a reflection of the human condition The term “ narcissism,” now deeply embedded in modern language, continues to be a reminder of the perils of vanity and excessive self-absorption
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