Daphne+and+Apollo

Sara, Ellie, and Kayce

In the story of Daphne and Apollo, Daphne is noted as an independent huntress. She did not want to be married to a god or mortal. Daphne's father, Peneus, was upset that his daughter did not want to marry. When her father asks if he'll ever have a grandson, she just tells him to let her be like Diana. When Apollo spotted Daphne, on a day she was out hunting,she was dressed in clothing that came to the knee, clothing that showed her bare arms while her hair was in disarray... and that was the end for her. Apollo, in lamest terms, thought about how Daphne would look naked. Just the thought set him head over heels for Daphne. He started to chase after her, but Daphne was an excellent runner. While running, he called out, "Do not fear. Stop and find out who I am, no rude rustic or shepherd. I am Lord of Delphi, and I love you." Daphne continued to run until she came to the edge of her father's river. She called out for help, and in almost the same instant, her feet seemed to root to the ground, bark began surrounding her, and leaves sprouted from her body. Daphne turned into a tree, a laurel. Apollo couldn't believe what had just happened. He spoke aloud, claiming that the laurel would forever be his tree and she would have part in all his triumphs. Apollo also said, "Apollo and his laurel shall be joined together wherever songs are sung and stories told." The beautiful tree appeared to nod as if in happy consent.






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