Daphne (/ ˈdæfni /; DAFF-nee; Greek: Δάφνη, Dáphnē, lit. ' laurel '), [1] a figure in Greek mythology, is a naiad, a variety of female nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other bodies of freshwater.

Daphne, a figure of grace and natural beauty in Greek mythology, was a Naiad nymph, a minor goddess associated with bodies of fresh water such as fountains, wells, springs, and streams.

Daphne was a Naiad Nymph in Greek Mythology, and was the daughter of a river god. She was famous for being incredibly beautiful and for catching the eye of Apollo. However, Daphne was determined to remain unmarried and untouched by a man by the rest of her life.

Jun 8, 2020 · In Greek mythology, Daphne was a free-spirited nymph who rejected the idea of marriage for a life of simple pleasures. All that changed, however, when a single arrogant remark started a feud between the gods Apollo and Eros.

Daphne, in Greek mythology, the personification of the laurel (Greek daphnē), a tree whose leaves, formed into garlands, were particularly associated with Apollo (q.v.).

DAPHNE was a Naiad-nymph of the river Ladon of Arkadia or the Peneios (Peneus) in Thessalia. She was loved by the god Apollon who pursued her until she grew exhausted and cried out to Gaia (Gaea) for help. The goddess transformed into a laurel tree which Apollon then adopted as his sacred plant.

Mar 8, 2023 · Daphne was a virginal nymph, the daughter of a Greek river god. In her most famous myth, she was desired by the Olympian god Apollo and was only able to escape his advances by transforming into a laurel tree.

Sep 26, 2023 · The personification of Daphne as a symbol of chastity and purity is a unique narrative in Greek mythology. Unlike the often tumultuous lives of other nymphs and deities, Daphne’s tale is a serene yet powerful narrative of resistance against the desires of the divine, embodying the spirit of independence and the unyielding flow of nature’s ...

Jul 24, 2024 · Daphne, known in Greek mythology, was a naiad, a type of water spirit linked to rivers and springs. She was the daughter of the river god Peneus, though some stories name the river god Ladon as her father.

Dec 12, 2023 · In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who, fleeing Apollo's advances, transformed into a laurel tree to escape his grasp.