Narcissus and His Mythology

The myth of Narciso tells the story of a young man, son of a river god and a nymph, who was prophesied to live long as long as he never saw his reflection. At 16, Narciso was admired for his beauty but was arrogant and dismissive of others' affections. Echo, a nymph, fell in love with him but was rejected, leading to her demise. Many others faced similar rejection. One day, Narciso saw his reflection in a lake and fell in love with it, unable to attain it. His obsession led to his death, and it is said that even in the afterlife, he remains captivated by his image.

Who were the parents of Narcissus?

• Boeo and Liriope

• Zeus and Hera

• Apollo and Daphne

• Poseidon and Amphitrite

What was the prophecy about Narcissus' life?

• He would become a king

• He would be loved by all

• He would live long if he never saw his reflection

• He would become a great warrior

At what age did Narcissus become a handsome young man?

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 16 years

• 18 years

Who fell deeply in love with Narcissus but was rejected?

• Aphrodite

• Echo

• Hera

• Athena

What happened to Echo after being rejected by Narcissus?

• She found another love

• She turned into a tree

• She withered away and her bones turned to stone

• She cursed Narcissus

What did one of the rejected admirers wish for Narcissus?

• To be banished

• To become a king

• To experience unrequited love

• To lose his beauty

Where did Narcissus see his own reflection?

• In a pond

• In a mirror

• In a lake

• In a river

What was the result of Narcissus' obsession with his reflection?

• He became a king

• He found true love

• He stopped eating and sleeping

• He traveled the world

What is said about Narcissus in the afterlife?

• He forgot his past

• He still admires his reflection

• He became a god

• He found peace