D is for "Daphne"
"There from [Love's] quiver drew Two darts of different power:—this chases love; And that desire enkindles; form'd of gold It glistens, ending in a point acute: Blunt is the first, tipt with a leaden load; Which Love in Daphne's tender breast infix'd. The sharper through Apollo's heart he drove, And through his nerves and bones;—instant he loves: She flies of love the name." Ovid's Metamorphoses, Book I, Lines 64-71
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~I.E.
Day 1: Absolution
Day 2: Biography
Day 3: Confidence
It's been a long, long time since I took Greek at SFU. That, Latin, and Philosophy were my favourite subjects. We haven't changed much since those times.
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DeleteI wish I had pursued my Latin studies better. I do so now on my own, in my "spare" time. ha ha. But I've always wished I stuck with Latin in college and would have loved to take Ancient Greek, as well. I do love the Classics! Thanks for stopping by!
Those Gods sure knew how to mess things up. And of course, the idea of having a crush on someone who doesn't feel the same way is universal. Great myth
ReplyDeleteHa ha, Nigel. Yes, I am always surprised by the chaos of mythology! But it's great inspiration for writing, I think, as each does seem to have some underlying theme a person can connect with. Except for that whole Oedipus thing.... ;-) Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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