greek mythology

Part 4:Narcissus and Echo

Narcissus was known far and wide for his excellence, and one day in the woods, the mountain fairy Echo saw him and looked upon him in wonder. Narcissus felt that he was being followed and shouted to Echo, "Who's there?" over and over. In the end, Echo showed herself and tried to seize Narcissus, but he sent her away, leaving her grief-stricken and upset. This irritated Nemesis, the goddess of retribution, who led Narcissus to a pool in the forest where he was forced to look at his reflection. He was so enamored by his beauty that he was unable to leave. This Greek story is often used to show children the dangers of vanity.