CLA 220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 33: Laurel Wreath, Greek Mythology, Pleasure
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Apollo always wears the laurel wreath on his head: defining of who he is (as defining as his bow) essence of death. Anima should be present in both the absence or failure to cultivate in males has particularly devastating consequences tend to be more aggressive. Daphne attempting to escape female condition that it is necessary to be caught by a man in love metamorphosis to tree keeps her safe from any would be husband or potential suitor. Still does not manage to completely evade apollo because she becomes the eternal wreath around his head. Love is the true power in this poem change is the moving principle that love is behind and is a catalyst for dooms. Eros is a really destructive force for the greeks (typical) Delos very important shrine (like delphi) delian oracles are from. Zeus is often cupid"s biggest victim the hold over the most powerful.
