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 My god Narcissus



Narcissus’ Background  Narcissus is the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Leiriope. His mother was told by the oracle Teiresias that he would live a long life as long as the never looked upon his own reflection. Narcissus is known for his renowned beauty.

There was a young nymph named Echo who was one of many that fell in love with Narcissus. Narcissus wanted nothing to do with falling in love, hence he rejected all attempts at any type of romance. Through his rebuffs Narcissus left a long trail of his rejected lovers with broken hearts. `

The Tale of Narcissus and Echo

 Echo was a beatiful nymph, who was fond of the woods. She loved to talk and was a favorite of the goddess [|Artemis]. Echo fell in love with young Narcissus, but he did not return that love. He left her rejected and wanton of his love and affection. After being rejected Echo hid in the recesses of the woods. She pined away due to her love for Narcissus. Every part of her being faded away all except for her voice. With it she still replys to anyone who calls her, and keeps up her habit of having the last word. Narcissus shunned all the rest of the nymphs, as he did poor Echo from then on. One day a maiden who failed to attract him uttered a prayer that he might some time or an other feel what it was to love and meet no return of affection. The avenging goddesses heard and granted the prayer. One day while Naricuss was out hunting he stumbled across a clear fountain with water like silver that grass grew fresh around and rocks sheltered it from the sun. He stooped down to drink and saw his own image in the water; he thought it was some beautiful water-spirit living in the fountain. He stood gazing with admiration at those bright eyes, those locks curled like the locks of [|Dionysos] or [|Apollo], the rounded cheeks, the ivory neck, the parted lips, and the glow of health and exercise over all. He fell in love with himself. It fled at the touch, but returned again after a moment and renewed the fascination. He could not tear himself away. Naricuss lost all thought of food, water and rest while he hovered over the brink of the fountain gazing upon his own image. He talked with the 'supposed spirit': "Why, beautiful being, do you shun me? Surely my face is not one to repel you. The nymphs love me, and you yourself look not indifferent upon me. When I stretch forth my arms you do the same; and you smile upon me and answer my calls with the like." His tears fell into the water and disturbed the image. As he saw it depart, he exclaimed, "Stay, I beg you! Let me at least gaze upon you, if I may not touch you." With this, and much more of the same kind he cherished the flame that consumed him. In stages Narciuss lost his color, vigor, and the beauty which formerly had charmed the nymph Echo. He pined away and died. When his spirit passed the Stygian river, it leaned over the boat to catch a look of itself in the waters. All the nymphs mourned for him and when they smote their breasts Echo smote hers also. They prepared a funeral pile and would have burned the body, but it was nowhere to be found; but in its place a flower, purple within and surrounded with white leaves, which bears the name and preserves the memory of Narcissus (According to the book Greek Mythology).

Other gods, goddesses, heroes and creatures Narcissus met During Narcissus’ life he met the river god Cephissus (Father), the nymphs Leiriope(Mother) and Echo, [|Eros] (Cupid)plus a variety of other lesser nymphs, gods and, goddesses who fell in love with him yet he was very cruel and rejective towards.

The Power(s) of Narcissus Narcissus’ beauty can be considered his one and only true power. It’s what drew others to him and what caused his down fall.

Special Weapons used By Narcissus

The beauty and cruelty of Narcissus can also be considered his weapons. His cruelty helped him to fend off those who fell in love with him. But with a combination of beauty and cruelty he caused the death and downfall of many.

Symbols in Society

The word Narcissus can be found in many different places such as the names for multi-national stores, jewelry galleries, flower shops, products, quartets, and medical disorders.

 Words in Society Derived from Narcissus

<span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;"> · <span style="color: #17365d; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Narcissus <span style="color: #17365d; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;"> (plant) <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;">· <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontweight: bold; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;">Narcissistic personality disorder <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;">· <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontweight: bold; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;">Narcissist <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;">· <span style="color: #17365d; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Narcissism <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;">· <span style="color: #17365d; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Narcissus <span style="color: #17365d; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;"> or Narkissos <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore; msothemecolor: text2; msothemeshade: 191;">· <span style="color: #17365d; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;"> Greek: <span style="color: #17365d; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EL; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;">Νάρκισσος

<span style="color: #548dd4; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 54pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;"> The Origin of Narcissism and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder <span style="color: #17365d; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;">The origin ‘narcissism’ derives from the name of Narcissus: who was known for his beauty and the over exaggerated display of self-love which Narcissus displayed throughout his life time.

‘Narcissistic personality disorder’ is a disorder derived from Narcissus’ which consist of an over indulged sense of self-importance, preoccupation with being admired, and lack of empathy for the feelings of other.

<span style="color: #548dd4; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 54pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;">My Opinion of Narcissus

<span style="color: #17365d; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 22pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themeshade: 191;">In my opinion Narcissus is like a cruel child. He was very cruel to others and made those around him feel unaccepted. His child like mentality is what causes him to think the world revolved around him and only him, to the point where no one else matters as long as he was happy. I don't respect him nor would I ever befriend him.