Myths of Eros
EROS, APOLLO AND DAPHNE
Eros, Apollo and Daphne
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Taunting
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After slaying Python, the terror of the people, Apollo encounters Eros playing
with his bow and arrows
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Feeling thrilled about his victory over Python, Apollo taunts Eros, telling him that
he is not worthy of the bow and arrow
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Angry, Eros shoots one arrow towards Apollo and another towards the beautiful
mountain nymph, Daphne (Bulfinch chapter 3)
Eros, Apollo and Daphne
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Unreturned love
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Apollo fell madly in love with Daphne; however, she did not return his love for
she was dedicated to the path of the chaste goddess Artemis, shunning all
males and focusing on the hunt
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Apollo followed Daphne and pestered her about his love but Daphne still did
not return his love and fled
Eros, Apollo and Daphne
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The change
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Feeling impatient due to failed attempts of obtaining Daphne’s love, Apollo
decided to kidnap her
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Apollo dashed at her and picked her up flying towards Olympus
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Daphne being frightened and not wanting to go with Apollo, called out to her
father, the river god, and asked him to change her into a form that can get her
free
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Daphne then suddenly changes into a laurel tree
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Apollo, angered, announced that since she wont return his love, no one else
can receive her love.
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Apollo then decided to keep Daphne as his own tree and was to wear her as
his crown where she wont ever age. (Bulfinch)
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Daphne had no choice but to agree and follow