Literature and the Arts
Classical Literature, Mythology, and Folklore
Folklore and Mythology
Daphne (mythology)

Daphne

oxford

views updated Jun 11 2018

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.

World Encyclopedia

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"Daphne ." World Encyclopedia. . Encyclopedia.com. 11 Nov. 2026 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"Daphne ." World Encyclopedia. . Encyclopedia.com. (November 11, 2026). https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/daphne

"Daphne ." World Encyclopedia. . Retrieved November 11, 2026 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/daphne

Learn more about citation styles

Citation styles

Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA).

Within the “Cite this article” tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list.

Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. Therefore, it’s best to use Encyclopedia.com citations as a starting point before checking the style against your school or publication’s requirements and the most-recent information available at these sites:

Notes:

Most online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers. Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. However, the date of retrieval is often important. Refer to each style’s convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates.
In addition to the MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, your school, university, publication, or institution may have its own requirements for citations. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list.

Daphne

oxford

views updated May 18 2018

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.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE "Daphne ." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. . Encyclopedia.com. 11 Nov. 2026 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.

MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE "Daphne ." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. . Encyclopedia.com. (November 11, 2026). https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/daphne

MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE "Daphne ." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. . Retrieved November 11, 2026 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/daphne

Learn more about citation styles

Citation styles

Modern Language Association

http://www.mla.org/style

The Chicago Manual of Style

http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html

American Psychological Association

http://apastyle.apa.org/

Notes:

Most online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers. Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. However, the date of retrieval is often important. Refer to each style’s convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates.
In addition to the MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, your school, university, publication, or institution may have its own requirements for citations. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list.

Daphne

oxford

views updated May 21 2018

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

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable ELIZABETH KNOWLES

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

ELIZABETH KNOWLES "Daphne ." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. . Encyclopedia.com. 11 Nov. 2026 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.

ELIZABETH KNOWLES "Daphne ." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. . Encyclopedia.com. (November 11, 2026). https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/daphne

ELIZABETH KNOWLES "Daphne ." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. . Retrieved November 11, 2026 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/daphne

Learn more about citation styles

Citation styles

Modern Language Association

http://www.mla.org/style

The Chicago Manual of Style

http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html

American Psychological Association

http://apastyle.apa.org/

Notes:

Most online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers. Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. However, the date of retrieval is often important. Refer to each style’s convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates.
In addition to the MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, your school, university, publication, or institution may have its own requirements for citations. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list.