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What punishment did Hera impose on Echo?
What punishment did Hera impose on Echo?
Who did Ameinias pray to after being rejected by Narcissus?
Who did Ameinias pray to after being rejected by Narcissus?
What happened to Narcissus after he fell in love with his own reflection?
What happened to Narcissus after he fell in love with his own reflection?
How did Echo's encounter with Narcissus end?
How did Echo's encounter with Narcissus end?
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Who distracted Hera while Zeus was cheating on her with other nymphs?
Who distracted Hera while Zeus was cheating on her with other nymphs?
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Study Notes
The Story of Echo and Narcissus
- Hera imposed a punishment on Echo, taking away her ability to speak except to repeat the last words spoken to her.
- Ameinias prayed to the gods, specifically Nemesis, after being rejected by Narcissus.
- After falling in love with his own reflection, Narcissus pined away and eventually turned into a flower.
- Echo's encounter with Narcissus ended with her fading away, eventually disappearing, until only her voice remained.
- Echo distracted Hera while Zeus was cheating on her with other nymphs.
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"Greek Mythology: The Tragic Tale of Echo and Narcissus" Test your knowledge of Greek mythology by exploring the tragic story of Echo, a mountain nymph cursed by Hera, and Narcissus, the vain young man who rejects her. Delve into the intricate web of love, betrayal, and punishment as you uncover the compelling narrative of Echo and Narcissus.
