Narciss

Narciss is a mythological figure in ancient Greek culture. He is best known for his arrogant and haughty personality, which has become synonymous with the term "narcissism." According to legend, Narcissus was a handsome young man who was in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. When he saw his own face staring back at him, he became enchanted with his own image and could not tear himself away. Eventually, he perished because he was unable to break free from his own reflection.

In Greek mythology, Narcissus was punished by the gods for his arrogance and lack of love towards others. The nymph Echo was deeply in love with him, but he rejected her affection. As a result, the gods decided to make Narcissus fall in love with himself. He fell into the pool and was unable to escape, and was eventually transformed into a flower that only replenishes itself when it is admired.

The term "narcissism" was later coined to describe a personality disorder characterized by an excessive love of oneself and a lack of empathy towards others. People with this disorder often require excessive admiration and attention, and they can become angry or upset if they do not receive it. Some common traits associated with narcissism include a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for constant praise and validation, and a tendency to become angry or upset when one's ego is threatened.

The story of Narcissus has been retold and reinterpreted in many different cultures and forms of art, and it remains a popular subject for exploration and analysis in modern psychology and sociology.