Apollo & Daphne’s transformation from "summary" of The Library of Greek Mythology by Apollodorus
Apollo and Daphne were two gods in Greek mythology who were transformed due to their misfortunes. Apollo was turned into a laurel tree while Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree. This story is one of the most popular tales in Greek mythology.- Miraculously, Mother Earth responded and turned Daphne into a laurel tree, transforming forever her body, but not her inner essence.
- Devastated and heartbroken over his failed attempt to win Daphne's love, Apollo declared that the laurel will remain important and serve as symbol of his undying affections.
- In anger, he chased door her and called out many threats. To save herself, Daphne pleaded to Mother Earth for help.
- This well-known story demonstrates how the gods had control over the mortals they interact with, able to transform their bodies according to whim.
- Long ago, there was a man who would never accept 'no' as an answer from the ones he desired - Apollo. He fell in love with a nymph by the name of Daphne, yet she refused him.
- Ultimately, the change in status and form for Daphne reminds us of just how unpredictable life can be - even if we don’t like what happens, we must come to terms with the fact that some things are out of our hands.
- From then on, the laurel became a symbol of truth, success, and everlasting friendship or loyalty; its leaves being used to crown those honorably deserving of peace or victory.
- It also reflects the importance of respect from one person to another, and the consequences one must endure when boundaries are crossed.
