Echo and Narcissus

Narcissus is supposed to have been one of the most beautiful men to have ever lived. The mountain nymph, Echo, fell in love with him but Narcissus showed her no interest. Having caught sight of his own reflection in a pool in the forest, he’d become enamored of himself and refused to move. He spent his time wasting away at the water’s edge gazing at himself. For her part, Echo wasted away as well out of unrequited love for Narcissus. Ultimately the beautiful Narcissus was transformed into the flower that bears his name. Echo became so obsessed with Narcissus that after awhile she only spoke to repeat his words, and she faded and vanished until all that remained was the sound of the echo itself.

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