Narcissus | search
Click here to view Narcissus news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- Narcissus | Definition & Myth | BritannicaNarcissus, 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. However, his rejection of the love of the nymph Echo or (in an earlier version) of the young man ...
- Narcissus :: The Self-Lover - Greek MythologyNarcissus, a figure renowned in Greek mythology, was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. Known for his striking beauty, Narcissus captured the hearts of many, yet he met each admirer with nothing but disdain and contempt. This unyielding pride in his appearance set the stage for his tragic fate. Early Life and Fateful Beauty
More
