Narcissus: The term "narcissism" comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus (Greek: Νάρκισσος, Narkissos), a handsome Greek youth who, according to Ovid, rejected the desperate advances...

old hippy Loc: Kentucky hills

The term "narcissism" comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus (Greek: Νάρκισσος, Narkissos), a handsome Greek youth who, according to Ovid, rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo. This caused Narcissus to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Unable to consummate his love, Narcissus "lay gazing enraptured into the pool, hour after hour," and finally changed into a flower that bears his name,

fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York

Very interesting.

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

I learned something new today. Thank you.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

old hippy wrote:

The term "narcissism" comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus (Greek: Νάρκισσος, Narkissos), a handsome Greek youth who, according to Ovid, rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo. This caused Narcissus to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Unable to consummate his love, Narcissus "lay gazing enraptured into the pool, hour after hour," and finally changed into a flower that bears his name,

That is amazing. The story and the bloom are truly amazing.
Thank you for sharing that capture!

uhaas2009

😍😍😍

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

Lovely.

grandpaw

Interesting story. Nice flower.

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

old hippy wrote:

The term "narcissism" comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus (Greek: Νάρκισσος, Narkissos), a handsome Greek youth who, according to Ovid, rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo. This caused Narcissus to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Unable to consummate his love, Narcissus "lay gazing enraptured into the pool, hour after hour," and finally changed into a flower that bears his name,

Beautiful photo, Ed

Warhorse Loc: SE Michigan

Nice work, Ed.

LCD

Perfectly done.

Silverman Loc: Michigan

old hippy wrote:

The term "narcissism" comes from the Greek myth about Narcissus (Greek: Νάρκισσος, Narkissos), a handsome Greek youth who, according to Ovid, rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo. This caused Narcissus to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Unable to consummate his love, Narcissus "lay gazing enraptured into the pool, hour after hour," and finally changed into a flower that bears his name,

Very interesting and a very nice looking flower too.

Susan yamakawa

Thank you

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Lovely.