Flower-Myths: Narcissus, Hyacinth, Adonis Kaitlyn R. and Jenna T.
Narcissus 2 stories told Hades & Persephone A literal flower Used as a trap
Narcissus Human form- “His beauty was so great, all the girls who saw him longed to be his” Echo
Narcissus - Echo In love w/ Narcissus Hera distracted Zeus got away Punishment : “You will always have the last word”
Narcissus Narcissus = “scorner of love” Nemesis is called upon Curses Narcissus to fall in love w/ his reflection wastes away In his place was a flower
Hyacinth BFFs with Apollo 2 stories of why he died Zephyr: jealous Accident playing discus Blood = flower
Hyacinth Apollo- cared greatly for each other Competitive Put H’s initials on flower as a memorial sorrow
Hyacinth- flower
Adonis Aphrodite in love with Adonis Cared greatly for him Gives him to Persephone love Zeus interferes Autumn/Winter : Persephone Spring/Summer : Aphrodite
Adonis Went hunting shot a boar Thought it was dead(not really) it killed him Blood = flowers
Adonis
Connections Gods made mistakes Greece = rocky, not fertile Beautiful flowers grew- how? Why? Gods are the answer Gods regret (human feelings)