English Original
Long ago in Greece, there lived a young shepherd named Narcissus. He spent his days tending his flock on the hills, searching for the best pastures.
One day, he came to a clear stream to drink. As he waited for his sheep, he saw his own reflection in the water for the first time. He was so captivated by his likeness that he gazed at it for a long time, completely forgetting his sheep.
The sheep waited, but eventually wandered away and were lost. Jupiter, the great god, was angry with Narcissus for his neglect and decided to punish him. As Narcissus finally turned from his reflection, he found his feet had taken root. He could not move or lift his head, and had to keep it bowed.
Gradually, he transformed into the flower we know as the narcissus. This is why we often find this dainty flower growing by streams, its beautiful head forever hung down.
中文翻译
很久以前，希腊有一位名叫那喀索斯的年轻牧羊人。他整日在山间放牧羊群，为它们寻找最好的草场。
一天，他来到一条清澈的小溪边饮水。在等待羊群时，他第一次在水中看到了自己的倒影。他被自己的容貌深深吸引，凝视了许久，完全忘记了羊群。
羊群等了很久，最终四散走失。众神之王朱庇特对那喀索斯的失职感到愤怒，决定惩罚他。当那喀索斯最终从倒影中转身时，他发现自己的双脚已生根。他无法移动，也无法抬起头，只能保持低垂的姿态。
渐渐地，他变成了我们所熟知的水仙花。这就是为什么我们常看到这种秀丽的花朵生长在溪边，美丽的花冠永远低垂。