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Mar 8, 2023 · Daphne was a beautiful and virginal nymph, usually represented as the daughter of a river god. Numerous myths tell of how Daphne’s male admirers attempted to conquer her chastity. The most popular of these describes the god Apollo ’s pursuit of Daphne, and how she transformed into a laurel tree to avoid his embrace.
Oct 2, 2023 · Daphnis was a herdsman who lived on the island of Sicily. Often said to be a son of Hermes, he was known for his good looks. There were different versions of the myth of Daphnis, but most told of how he lost his eyesight (or even his life) as a punishment for betraying his nymph lover. Daphnis invented pastoral poetry and spent the rest of his ...
Apr 11, 2023 · Even in her new form, Daphne would forever hold a special place in Apollo’s heart: Apollo decreed that the laurel wreath would be worn by his priests and priestesses and by the winners of the Pythian Games held at Delphi in his honor. Apollo also loved the beautiful Cassandra, a Trojan princess who was the daughter of Priam and Hecuba.
No court erected yet, nor cause was heard: But all was safe, for conscience was their guard. The mountain-trees in distant prospect please, E’re yet the pine descended to the seas: E’re sails were spread, new oceans to explore: And happy mortals, unconcern’d for more, Confin’d their wishes to their native shore.
Jan 6, 2023 · The "Diana of Versailles," also known as "Artemis with a Hind," Roman copy from the first or second century CE, based on a Greek original. The chaste Daphne was a devotee of the virgin goddess Artemis. Keroen van Luin, Flickr CC BY 2.0. Like water nymphs, land nymphs could be classified either generally or specifically.
Jan 9, 2023 · Overview. Dryads and Hamadryads were nymphs —minor female divinities who represented various aspects of nature. Originally, Dryads and Hamadryads formed two different categories of nymphs connected with oak trees (both terms come from the ancient Greek word for “oak tree”). While Dryads simply lived near trees, Hamadryads actually lived ...
TO DELIAN APOLLO. (1–18) I will remember and not be unmindful of Apollo who shoots afar. As he goes through the house of Zeus, the gods tremble before him and all spring up from their seats when he draws near, as he bends his bright bow. But Leto alone stays by the side of Zeus who delights in thunder; and then she unstrings his bow, and ...
Jul 26, 2023 · The Oreads—sometimes called Orestiades or Oressigonoi—were the mountain nymphs of Greek mythology. Like other nymphs, they were represented as beautiful young women. The Oreads lived in the mountains and were often seen in the company of other woodland gods like Pan or Artemis. They presided over herding, hunting, beekeeping, and other ...
Mar 23, 2023 · Ladon was the name sometimes given to the terrible serpent that guarded the Garden of the Hesperides. His main duty was to ensure that no one stole the famous golden apples of the Hesperides, which were hidden away in this remote garden. Ladon was assisted in this task by the nymphs known as the Hesperides. When the hero Heracles was sent to ...
Oct 4, 2023 · Callisto. Callisto was a princess or nymph from Arcadia and a companion of the goddess Artemis. After being seduced by Zeus, she bore him a son named Arcas; but she was soon transformed into a bear by either Artemis, Hera, or Zeus. In her new form, Callisto was either shot down by Artemis or made into a constellation.
