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What Does Daphne Mean?

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Good ;sometimes wonderful; boring
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Daphne refers to a fairy or a nymph who turned into a laurel tree in order to escape from Apollo. According to Greek mythology, Daphne is the embodiment of the laurel tree.

She was an incredibly breathtaking nymph, the daughter of a river god. She was extremely fastidious and turned away every suitor who tried to woo her. She lives a simple, rustic life.
When Apollo came after her, she implored to the Earth Goddess Gaea or her father to rescue her, and was turned into a laurel tree. The leaves of this tree were taken by Apollo to make garlands that would be given to poets as awards.

Another suitor who tried to pursue Daphne was Leucippus, who died as a result of Apollo's jealous nature.

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