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Narcissus

Narcissus. By: Carson Davis. Most Prominent Qualities . the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope . the term narcissism denotes an excessive degree of self-esteem or self-involvement, a condition that is usually a form of emotional immaturity.

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Narcissus

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  1. Narcissus By: Carson Davis

  2. Most Prominent Qualities • the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. • the term narcissism denotes an excessive degree of self-esteem or self-involvement, a condition that is usually a form of emotional immaturity. • Narcissus is the most beautiful god whom many have ever seen, but he does not return the affection. • The story of Narcissus includes the story of Echo, a nymph who falls in love with Narcissus. Echo falls under an unfortunate spell cast by Hera, who thinks that Zeus is interested in her or, at least, in one of her nymph friends. Hera determines that Echo will always have the last word but she will never have the power to speak first. That is, she only can repeat other people's utterances. When the dying Narcissus calls "farewell" to his own image, Echo can only repeat the words—a final good-bye. In the place where Narcissus dies, a beautiful flower grows, and the nymphs call it Narcissus. • Narcissus is not on Mount Olympus.

  3. Part of Modern Culture • In the series Harry Potter, Narcissa Malfoy is named for Narcissus. • The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. Dorian Gray is the protagonist of the novel who is also really narcissistic and his actions and characteristics reflect those of Narcissus in Greek mythology; he is young, and handsome, rejecting and breaking a girl in love with him'sheart, and vengeance leads to the death of both Narcissus and Dorian.

  4. How he affected the way the Greeks viewed their world • He was the obsession and fancy of many people. So profound was the passion of his lovers that they would do anything for his love in return. Narcissus’ power was in the magnitude of his beauty. He was a constant source of broken hearts and scorned lovers. He was the obsession and fancy of many people, both male and female. So profound was the passion of his lovers that they would do anything for his love in return. Narcissus' power was in the magnitude of his beauty. He was a constant source of broken hearts and scorned lovers.

  5. Work Cited • Greek Gods and Demi-Gods. Website.23 April 2014.<http://www.greekgods/Narcissus.com> • Narcissus. Website. 23 April 2014. <http://www.Narcissus in greek mythology.com>

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