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- Greek Mythology states that Apollo had been mocking the God of Love, Eros (also known as Cupid). In retaliation, Eros fired two arrows: a gold arrow that struck Apollo and made him fall in love with Daphne, and a lead arrow that made Daphne hate Apollo.
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Sep 21, 2024 · In the myth, Apollo’s infatuation with Daphne demonstrates both his power and vulnerability, revealing a side of the god that is deeply affected by human emotions. B. Daphne: The Nymph and Daughter of the River God Peneus
Apollo and Daphne, a 5th–6th century A.D. ivory relief from Egypt (Ravenna, Italy, National Museum) features a musical Apollo who is serenading Daphne. Thus it also seems to reflect Knox's “Song of Apollo,” the lost literary account. At the same time, it is also a Christianized version of the myth. [1]
It is said that Daphne was the first love of Apollo but unfortunately the girl never responded his love. It was not usual or possible for a nymph or a mortal woman in the Greek mythology to resist to the love of a god, but Daphne did so and in fact, she lost her life trying to escape this love.
- The Myth of Apollo and Daphne
- Apollo Slays The Python and Offends Cupid
- Apollo’s Love Meets Daphne’s Disgust: A Tragic Dead-End
- The Tragic Conclusion
- Other Versions of The Myth
The earliest source of this famous transformation myth is Parthenius, a Greek poet who lived during the 1st century BCE. Another notable source is Pausanias, a Greek travel writer of the 2nd CE century. However, the most lyrical attempt at presenting Apollo and Daphne’s story was carried out by the Roman poet Ovid in his Metamorphosesa collection o...
The story of Apollo and Daphne in Ovid’s Metamorphoses (I.438-567) took place right after Apollo killed the Python, the great snake that terrorized mankind. Apollo, called Phoebus by Ovid, pierced the Python with 1,000 arrows and founded the sacred Pythian Games named after the serpent. The sanctuary of Delphi, home to the famous oracle, called Pyt...
Coming back to Cupid’s arrows, they both had special abilities. The one that hit Apollo, was an arrow of love and intense passion. The moment he got hit by the arrow, Apollo spotted Daphne hunting in the wild and unable to contain his passion went after her. However, the arrow that hit Daphne, was an arrow that filled the nymph’s heart with disgust...
With these words Ovid (Metamorphoses 525-550) describes Apollo and Daphne’s chase as the story was nearing its tragic conclusion. Apollo focused on catching Daphne. He was running and running while the nymph could see that she was getting closer and closer to getting caught. At times Apollo could almost grab her but she escaped him at the last seco...
According to Parthenius, Daphne was the daughter of Amyclas (and not of Peneus) and lived in a group of women loyal to Artemis. As followers of Artemis, they had to retain their virginity and, consequently, no men were allowed in their ranks. However, Leucippus the son of Oenomaus, the king of Pisa, fell in love with Daphne. To approach Daphne, Leu...
Jun 8, 2020 · The arrow aimed at her was tipped with lead. Rather than love, it inspired revulsion. Already opposed to the idea of marriage, Daphne became more devoted to avoiding intimacy with the opposite sex. Apollo particularly, thanks to the magic of Eros, was hateful to her.
Nov 23, 2021 · Because of his new emotions and desires, Apollo physically chased Daphne, professing his love. However, Daphne was not having any of it, and ran from him like her life depended on it, because in some ways it did — Daphne was "sworn to remain a virgin," per The Collector.
