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Daphne was a nymph who was turned into a laurel bush to save her from the amorous pursuit of Apollo.

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What does the name daphanie mean?

Variation of the Greek name, Daphne (Greek: Δάφνη) meaning "laurel" According to the Greek myth, Daphne was a nymp who was transformed into a laurel tree by her father to protect her from the pursuits of Apollo


Is there a myth about Apollo the greek god?

Yes, one famous myth about Apollo is the story of his pursuit of the nymph Daphne, who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape his advances. Another myth involves Apollo and the python he defeated to establish his sacred oracle at Delphi.


What is a myth about Apollo?

One myth about Apollo is the story of Apollo and Daphne. In this myth, Daphne, a nymph, is pursued by Apollo who was struck by Cupid's arrow causing him to fall in love with her. To escape Apollo's advances, Daphne prays to her father, a river god, who transforms her into a laurel tree. This is why the laurel tree is associated with Apollo.


Can you tell me one famous Greek myth?

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When was Daphne's Greek Cafe created?

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Who are famous mentors in myth?

Chiron was a famous trainer of hers in Greek myth. His protégé include Hercules and Jason along with many others.


Who carved a beautiful woman then fell in love with and the gods made her real?

it matters if your talking about Greek or roman myths. i think the Greek myth is Daphne and Eros I'm honestly not sure


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What does Calypso do in the Greek myth?

She was a daughter of the Titan Atlas, and was famous for the imprisonment of Odysseus, the famed greek hero.


Who was Apollo's nymph?

Apollo's most famous nymph lover was Daphne. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who caught Apollo's eye, but she prayed to her father, a river god, to transform her into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's advances.


What is Daphne the greek goddess symbol?

Daphne was not a goddess, she was a nymph. She had no symbol.


How do you capitalise Greek myth?

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