The Story
The story behind the name.In Greek mythology, Narcissus was an ancient Greek hunter who was known for his beauty. According to the story the hunter loved everything beautiful. Narcissus is the origin of the term narcissism, a fixation with oneself and one’s physical appearance or public perception.
One day Narcissus was walking in the woods when Echo, a mountain nymph saw him, fell deeply in love, and followed him. Narcissus sensed he was being followed and shouted “Who’s there?”. Echo repeated “Who’s there?” She eventually revealed her identity and attempted to embrace him. He stepped away and told her to leave him alone. She was heartbroken and spent the rest of her life in lonely glens until nothing but an echo sound remained of her. Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, noticed this behavior after learning the story and decided to punish Narcissus. Once, during the summer, he was getting thirsty after hunting, and the goddess lured him to a pool where he leaned upon the water and saw himself in the bloom of youth. Narcissus did not realize it was merely his own reflection and fell deeply in love with it, as if it were somebody else. Unable to leave the allure of his image, he eventually realized that his love could not be reciprocated and he melted away from the fire of passion burning inside him, eventually turning into a gold and white flower.
The word narcissus has come to be used for the daffodil, but there is no clarity on whether the flower is named for the myth, or the myth for the flower.
Narcissus Salon
Open since 2004, in The heart of Msida, specializing in Facial problems and Toe Nail reconstruction whilst providing also all the other beauty services under one roof.
Facials for all your needs, Natural Manicure, Soak of color gels, Gel nail extensions, acrylic nail extensions, A selection of pedicures including toe nail reconstruction using LCN Pedique, waxing, electrolysis, Spa body wraps, Salt Brushing, Nutritional guidance for weight Management, Eyebrow shaping, Eyelash and eyebrow tinting,
Treatments available only by appointment and available also as Gift Vouchers.
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