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The nymph Echo loved to talk. One day, goddess Hera was seeking her husband Zeus who she suspected was having fun with some nymphs... Echo managed to warn them so they could escape. As a punishment, Hera took away Echo's voice, with the exception of the ability to repeat the last word said. The echo..
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Hera said to Echo: You shall forfeit the use of that tongue with which you have betrayed me, except for that one purpose you are so fond of: reply. You shall still have the last word, but no power to speak first!
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One day, Echo saw and fell instantly in love with the beautiful young man Narcissus. He felt her presence and yelled "Who's there?" Echo repeated "Who's there?" Repeatedly..... Finally, she went and tried to hug him. "Leave me alone!" he shouted and left. She mourned until nothing more than an echo sound remained of her....
Maybe another day, I will tell you more about Narcissus, a fascinating character...:-)
Hera said to Echo: You shall forfeit the use of that tongue with which you have betrayed me, except for that one purpose you are so fond of: reply. You shall still have the last word, but no power to speak first!
One day, Echo saw and fell instantly in love with the beautiful young man Narcissus. He felt her presence and yelled "Who's there?" Echo repeated "Who's there?" Repeatedly..... Finally, she went and tried to hug him. "Leave me alone!" he shouted and left. She mourned until nothing more than an echo sound remained of her....
Hope you enjoyed the small dive into mythology today. Have a wonderful weekend, dear reader!
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I am participating in a fun festival of words this week:-) This post is written for The Write Tribe Festival Of Words, which goes on from 2-8.March
Today, Day 6, we were asked to write a story consisting of 55 words. Oh my, the art of constraining myself has really been tested:-) You can read more about the festival, and enjoy some of the other entries on the website. I am sure there will be a lot of good-reads today too: Day 6, 7. March: 55 on Friday
Today, Day 6, we were asked to write a story consisting of 55 words. Oh my, the art of constraining myself has really been tested:-) You can read more about the festival, and enjoy some of the other entries on the website. I am sure there will be a lot of good-reads today too: Day 6, 7. March: 55 on Friday
That's a very interesting story, Eli! Enjoyed reading it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Shilpa! Happy you enjoyed it:-)
DeleteHave read this story before...but never in such a crisp manner..awesome:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much:-)
DeleteEnjoy the little dive nay the splash in mythology.
ReplyDeleteYay, Kalpana, I'm so happy you enjoyed it:-)
DeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDelete55 words of fiction mixed with mythology!
Nicely done :)
Thanks a lot! Best to you
DeleteVery intersting and in fact informative 55er! Quite different :-)
ReplyDeleteRicha
Thank you Richa, so happy you enjoyed it:-)
DeleteThat was absolutely fascinating!! I enjoyed reading about the tale of echo. ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Kathy - I am so glad you enjoyed the tale:-)
DeleteI like Greek mythology and found this one enjoyable and creative for the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThat makes two of us, Michelle:-) Thanks for your kind words:-)
DeleteEnjoyed the mythology and so beautifully narrated:)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much:-) So happy you enjoyed it:-)
DeleteThat was so interesting. Narcissus - the one who fell in love with his reflection, right?
ReplyDeleteThank you Tulika:-) Yes, that is the one...:-)
DeleteI loooooooooooove Greek myths....I read them all as a child...
ReplyDeleteGreat Alexandra:-) They are really something..:-) Hugs
DeleteThis was lovely. Greek mythology is a favourite of mine and I adore how you crafted Echo's story..
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Shailaja:-) Then we have have a favorite in common:-) Hugs your way
DeleteEli, that was so wonderful.I felt so bad about Echo losing his voice, didn't know this one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEli, that was so wonderful.I felt so bad about Echo losing his voice, didn't know this one. Thanks for sharing.
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