Daphne

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Daphne Nymph in Greek mythology. Apollo, struck by a gold-tipped arrow of Eros, fell in love with Daphne. She had been shot with one of Eros' leaden points, and so scorned all men. To protect her from Apollo, the gods transformed her into a laurel tree.

Daphne

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Daphne. Opera (bucolic tragedy) in 1 act by R. Strauss to lib. by Gregor. Comp. 1936–7. Prod. Dresden 1938, Santa Fe 1964, Leeds (Opera North) 1987, London (concert) 1990, Garsington 1995.

Daphne

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Daphne in Greek mythology, a nymph who was turned into a laurel bush to save her from the amorous pursuit of Apollo.

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