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The myth describes why Narcissus Lilies (which we call Daffodils) always face down.

Echo was already cursed by Hera to repeat what she heard, but in the myth, she pines away because of the spurning of Narcissus. Only her voice remains, creating the echos we hear today.

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the allusion is obvious! it is someone who is obsessed or in love with him/ herself.

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