In the most famous version, the tale told by Ovid, thought to have been based on Parthenius’ version but altered in order to broaden its appeal,[3] Echo, a nymph, falls in love with a vain youth named Narcissus, who was the son of the blue Nymph Liriope of Thespia. The river god Cephisus had once encircled Liriope with the windings of his streams, and thus trapping her, had seduced the nymph, who gave birth to an exceptionally beautiful boy. Concerned about the welfare of such a beautiful child, Liriope consulted the prophet Tiresias regarding her son’s future. Tiresias told the nymph that Narcissus would live to a ripe old age, “if he didn’t come to know himself.”When he had reached “his sixteenth year”, (fifteen years of age, by modern reckoning) every youth and girl in the town was in love with him, but he haughtily spurned them all.One day when Narcissus was out hunting stags, Echo stealthily followed the handsome youth through the woods, longing to address him but unable to speak first. When Narcissus finally heard footsteps and shouted “Who’s there?”, Echo answered “Who’s there?” And so it went, until finally Echo showed herself and rushed to embrace the lovely youth. He pulled away from the nymph and vainly told her to leave him alone. Narcissus left Echo heartbroken and she spent the rest of her life in lonely glens, pining away for the love she never knew, until only her voice remained. Echo had prayed to the goddess of love, Venus (Nemesis in some versions), to take revenge on Narcissus for rejecting her so.Nemesis heard this prayer and sent Narcissus his punishment. He came across a deep pool in a forest, from which he took a drink. As he did, he saw his reflection for the first time in his life and fell in love with the beautiful boy he was looking at, not realizing it was himself. Eventually, after pining away for a while, he realized that the image he saw in the pool was a reflection of himself. Realizing that he could not act upon this love, he tore at his dress and beat at his body, his life force draining out of him. As he died, the bodyless Echo came upon him and felt sorrow and pity. His soul was sent to “the darkest hell” and the narcissus flower grew where he died. It is said that Narcissus still keeps gazing on his image in the waters of the river Styx.

The flower would be his namesake, Narcissus, also known as the daffodil or jonquil. It is said that the flower, in its downward tilt, is reminiscent of Narcissus as he sat gazing into the pond.
Others say the name derives from the Greek word narke, meaning to benumb, for its narcotic properties. Although it is native to southern Europe and northern Africa, it has the uncanny ability to adapt to most climates and quickly naturalize.

While all parts of the plant are poisonous, the bulb is the most toxic. It contains lycorine, an alkaloid known for its ability to induce vomiting and gastrointestinal cramping. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) includes it among its list of plants toxic to cats and dogs. Symptoms of poisoning in animals include diarrhea, vomiting, salivation and, in extreme cases, convulsions and cardiac arrhythmias.

Toxicity is not limited to animals, however. In the majority of documented cases, narcissus bulbs were mistaken for onions. In May 2009, a group of children from Gorseland Primary School in Suffolk, England, harvested onions from their school garden that were to be added to a recipe for a cooking class. A narcissus bulb found its way into the soup and wasn’t discovered until several of the children began vomiting while others complained of stomach cramps. Twelve children were taken to hospital and released later that day.

Throughout Greek mythology, narcissus was synonomous with death and loss. The American Cancer Society, as well as cancer organizations across the globe, have adopted its image for “Daffodil Days,” transforming it into a symbol of hope.

Chen and Su-slope walking in the East coast for three days and three nights to find that a pair of red-crowned cranes in the They hovered. Su slope of curiosity, said: “I raise my asking a crane, where the long-Narcissus?” Baihemingli forward: “To see the daffodils face, faster Baizhang Yan.” Chen is pleased to call out: “Crane for pointing, lead the way flying in the former . “Soon, they came to Taimushan ago, we saw a tall stone wall blocking their way. With the disappearance of crane, an old woman appeared in front of. Chen Meet demanding introductions narcissus. She said: “Narcissus is really strong, experienced Huoliao stabbed and is not Hsien-chu.” Chen pleaded: “As long to see my daffodils are also willing to be destroyed!” Lifting his roar, Shi Lao noticeable around the corner. Chen Meng Pi cell door, burst into the call: “Narcissus -” prison at the end came a weak voice: “Get Sarah back, to keep a source of happiness.” Dark, flying a bead group, Chen urgent arms possession said: “Narcissus, I saved you out!” narcissus agony: “hurry to escape, keep blessing beads!” Suddenly, a fire dragon of the East China Sea on the Tengqi front of Narcissus fairy mother and child with Ivy Ling Po white water jet flames of the dragon soar , the straight ulcer fire dragon of the Xiong Yan. 1:00, the wind close their separate ways, disappearing into the flames in the East China Sea, the water dragon back Xiang River. Surface of the water floating the ball emerged in a series of daffodil seeds, with the Xiang Jiang forward over the waves. Gold and silver cup, jade exquisite, and Lingbo Fantasy Fairy dance, Chen summon wind and rain, summon the Xiang river waves, take them back, Nango, along Meixi wrapping round mountain, in open countryside at the foot of a Hanada.