
Mini Myth: Daphne, the Nymph Who Said "Hell No, Apollo!"
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The Legend of Daphne
Eros, angry about being insulted by Apollo, whips out two of his fancy magic arrows. This makes Apollo fall truly, madly, deeply in love with a nymph named Daphne who was just by coincidence nearby. Eros decides he wants to help Apollo catch Daphne, as if this wasn't entirely his fault in the first place. So now, because of stupid Eros, who suddenly want to help Apollo be creepy, Apollo gains on Daphne and she knows he's going to catch her.
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