narcissus

Briana Hoskins period 10-9 NARCISSUS PROJECT

Narcissus or Narkissos greek ( Νάρκισσος), possibly derived from ναρκη (narke) meaning "sleep, numbness," in Greek mythology was a hero from the territory of Thespiaen & Boeotia who was renowned for his beauty. In the various stories he is exceptionally cruel, in that he disdains those who love him. As unvar punishment he falls in love with a reflection in a pool, not realizing it was his own, and perishes there, not being able to leave the beauty of his own reflection. Several versions of his myth have survived.