Narcissus

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

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Summary

Narcissus was a figure in Greek mythology, best known for his vanity and self-love. He was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. He was renowned for his beauty, but was also very proud and refused to love anyone who fell in love with him. As punishment for his vanity, the gods cursed him to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. He eventually died by the pool, unable to tear himself away from his own reflection. Narcissus is best known for his story, which has become a cautionary tale about the dangers of vanity and self-love.

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How many times Narcissus was mentioned in the bible?

Narcissus appears 1 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Narcissus begins in the Bible?

Narcissus first mention in the bible is in the book of Romans, chapter 16, verse 11. Read the full chapter

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Narcissus was a figure in Greek mythology, best known for his vanity and self-love. He was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. He was renowned for his beauty, but was also very proud and refused to love anyone who fell in love with him. As punishment for his vanity, the gods cursed him to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. He eventually died by the pool, unable to tear himself away from his own reflection. Narcissus is best known for his story, which has become a cautionary tale about the dangers of vanity and self-love.

Narcissus was mentioned 1 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Romans, chapter 16, verse 11.