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Why did cupid shoot Apollo and Daphne with a bow and arrow?

Cupid shot Apollo and Daphne with a bow and arrow because Apollo had mocked his archery skills, and Daphne had vowed to remain unmarried and chaste. By shooting Apollo with a golden arrow of love and Daphne with a lead arrow of aversion, Cupid caused Apollo to fall in love with Daphne, who in turn rejected his advances and was transformed into a laurel tree.


Why did Apollo chase daphne?

In Greek mythology, Apollo chased Daphne because he was struck by Cupid's arrow, causing him to fall in love with her. Daphne, however, had been struck by an arrow that caused her to spurn love and remain chaste. As a result, Daphne fled from Apollo's advances, which led to her transformation into a laurel tree.


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.


Who shot Apollo with the love arrows?

Apollo was shot with love arrows by Eros, also known as Cupid in Roman mythology. Eros aimed the arrows at Apollo to make him fall in love with the mortal maiden Daphne.


How long were Apollo and daphne together?

They never were together. Eros(a.k.a Cupid) was mad with Apollo because he'd been teasing him. He got revenge with Apollo by shotting him with a gold arrow (to make him fall in love with Daphne, the nymph) and shot Daphne with a lead arrow (to make her loathe him, that, and she was chaste). Apollo chased after her and she begged for her father's help (Peneus)and he turned her into a laurel tree. Apollo swore to 'keep her' by his side, thus, why we see him and a laurel crown.

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Why did cupid shoot Apollo and Daphne with a bow and arrow?

Cupid shot Apollo and Daphne with a bow and arrow because Apollo had mocked his archery skills, and Daphne had vowed to remain unmarried and chaste. By shooting Apollo with a golden arrow of love and Daphne with a lead arrow of aversion, Cupid caused Apollo to fall in love with Daphne, who in turn rejected his advances and was transformed into a laurel tree.


Why did Apollo chase daphne?

In Greek mythology, Apollo chased Daphne because he was struck by Cupid's arrow, causing him to fall in love with her. Daphne, however, had been struck by an arrow that caused her to spurn love and remain chaste. As a result, Daphne fled from Apollo's advances, which led to her transformation into a laurel tree.


Which god's love caused Daphne to run away?

Apollo


Which first love was daphne?

Apollo


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.


Who is eros greek mythology?

Eros is the god of love He is called Cupid in Roman. He is known for his great archery skills and making Apollo fall in love with Daphne but Daphne says no. Apollo and Daphne are his two enemies. We are not quite sure who his parents are; he could have been one of the first cosmic beings, born out of "Chaos".


Who shot Apollo with the love arrows?

Apollo was shot with love arrows by Eros, also known as Cupid in Roman mythology. Eros aimed the arrows at Apollo to make him fall in love with the mortal maiden Daphne.


Is there any myth about Apollo?

one where cupid made him fall in love with a nymph name daphne and she ran away and turned herself into a tree one where cupid made him fall in love with a nymph name daphne and she ran away and turned herself into a tree


How long were Apollo and daphne together?

They never were together. Eros(a.k.a Cupid) was mad with Apollo because he'd been teasing him. He got revenge with Apollo by shotting him with a gold arrow (to make him fall in love with Daphne, the nymph) and shot Daphne with a lead arrow (to make her loathe him, that, and she was chaste). Apollo chased after her and she begged for her father's help (Peneus)and he turned her into a laurel tree. Apollo swore to 'keep her' by his side, thus, why we see him and a laurel crown.


How does Apollo honor Daphne?

Apollo honors Daphne by making the laurel tree his sacred tree. Daphne is turned into a laurel tree to save her from being raped by Apollo. Eros trying to prove to Apollo his bow was truly powerful shot Apollo with a golden arrow of love, and Daphne with an iron arrow forever turning her away from love.


What is the story of Daphne and Apollo?

In the story, Apollo makes fun of Cupid and he shoots Apollo and Daphne (nymph) with arrows. Apollo gets struck with an arrow that makes him eternally fall in love with the nymph, Daphne. Daphne gets struck with an arrow that makes her hate the thought of love, so she will never get married. Apollo chases her day after day, until one day he couldn't bear it any longer. He chased her far into the woods. He begged her to stop for fear that she might fall and be hurt. She ran out of breath and could run no longer. She prayed to her father, Peneus, and he changed her into a laurel tree. This is why Apollo's sign in a woven laurel crown (woven from Daphne's tree) and why the laurel symbol was used to fight the Romans.


Why cupid had lead arrows?

They are his arrows of indifference, so someone will not fall in love with a certain person. read the myth about Daphne and Apollo to know more