Self-Centered People and Their Self-Centered Companions
Chit-chat Corner:
Ever wondered if narcissists and narcissus flowers share a similar root? The answer lies in ancient Roman mythology, specifically Ovid's "Metamorphoses."
Meet Narcissus, a charming lad so enamored with himself that he couldn't love another soul. Cursed by the gods for his egotistical ways, he transformed into the vibrant bloom we now know as the "saffron-colored flower with white petals" surrounding its cup[1]. So, yes, narcissists and narcissus flowers do have a bit of shared history[2].
If you're intrigued by these sorts of fascinating connections, you'll love diving into Ovid's "Metamorphoses." This spectacular collection is filled with tales explaining origins of names and terms we still use today[3]. For example, did you know the Aegean is named after a Greek king who threw himself into the sea due to the supposed death of his son? Or that the name for our continent originated from a Phoenician princess who was abducted by Jupiter in the form of a bull[3]?
So grab a copy of Ovid's masterpiece, and don't worry – there are German translations available too[3]!
This Week's Discovery:"Lavender blossom in the classy tour bus." - Seems like the gardeners have really put their hearts into dressing up the bus!
Word Warsmith:Wolfram Kautzky, a philologist, delights in unraveling the mysteries behind words[4].
Notes:1. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44292/narcissus2. https://psychology.jrank.org/pages/2220/Narcissus.html3. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Metamorphoses4. https://www.dgo.ac.at/person/wolfram-kautzky/
In the realm of 'education-and-self-development', you'll find scholars like Wolfram Kautzky, a philologist who delights in exploring the roots of words, much like the connection between narcissists and narcissus flowers in 'other' realms of 'lifestyle' and 'fashion-and-beauty'. If you're interested in this, 'home-and-garden' enthusiasts would be pleased to know that such connections can also be found in the names and terms used today, as explained in Ovid's 'Metamorphoses'.
