In Bernard Evslin’s Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths, the story Narcissus and Echo teaches the Greeks the importance of seeing beyond superficial traits by Narcissus losing the chance of loving Echo. Echo, a Oreiad-nymph of Mount Kitharion in Boeotia is known for her beautiful singing voice and genuine personality. Symbols that correspond with Echo consists of musical notes due to her singing talent and the sapphire ring given to Echo by Zeus. Narcissus, son of the River Cephissus in Boeotia and the nymph Liriope is recognized for his beauty, causing many girls to faint when they see his handsome face. One quality Narcissus demonstrates is arrogance by only seeing beauty in himself. A symbol that relates to Narcissus includes
