Narcissus

Narcissus is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Narcissus is a youth in Greek mythology whose story is often used as a metaphor for vanity and self-obsession, most recognized for his appearance in the Roman poet Ovid's "Metamorphoses." In the story, Narcissus was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope, known for his physical attractiveness. From an early age, it was prophesied that he would live a long life, so long as he never viewed his own reflection. As he got older, Narcissus gained admiration from men and women alike, though his self-absorption made him indifferent to all of them. One such admirer was the nymph Echo, who could not express her feelings due to being under the curse of Hera (Juno). As retribution, Nemesis cursed Narcissus to catch his reflection in a spring of clear water, which enamored him instantly, not realizing that it was his own image. He tried endlessly to kiss and embrace his reflection to no avail, and when he finally died by the spring, a white flower bloomed in his place.

Design

Narcissus is a slender man clothed in a red sash, possessing flowing blond hair, as well as white narcissus flowers blossoming atop his head and around his feet.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Narcissus.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei IV	A young man of Greek lore. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away, becoming the flower that now bears his name.
Shin Megami Tensei V	A young man of Greek lore. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away, becoming the flower that now bears his name.
Soul Hackers (3DS)	A young man of Greek mythological origin. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away, becoming the flower that now bears his name.
Persona 3 Reload	A young man of Greek myth. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away.
Persona 4 Golden	A young man of Greek myth. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away.
Persona 5	A young man of Greek myth. He rejected the nymph Echo, who faded to a whisper out of despair. Cursed by Nemesis, he fell in love with his own reflection and wasted away.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ナルキッソス Narukissosu 己惚れる花形Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Unuboreru Hanagata	Narkissos. Greek form of Narcissus. Conceited Star (lit. "Conceited Floral Pattern")
Simplified Chinese	那耳喀索斯 Nà'ěrkāsuǒsī 自恋的明星Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Zìliàn de Míngxīng	Narkissos. Greek form of Narcissus. Narcissistic Star
Traditional Chinese	納西瑟斯 Nàxīsèsī 自戀的明星Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Zìliàn de Míngxīng	Narcissus Narcissistic Star
French	Narcisse Étoile imbue d'elle-mêmePersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	Narcissus Star Full of Itself
German	Narziss Selbstverliebter StarPersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	Narcissus Narcissistic Star
Italian	Narciso Stella egocentricaPersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	Narcissus Egocentric Star
Korean	나르키소스 Nareukisoseu 자만自慢 화형花形Persona 5 Royal (Shadow) Jaman Hwahyeong	Narkissos. Greek form of Narcissus. Conceited Floral Pattern
Polish	Narcyz	Narcissus
Brazilian Portuguese	Narciso	Narcissus
Russian	Нарцисс Nartsiss	Narcissus
Spanish	Narciso Estrella enamorada de síPersona 5 Royal (Shadow)	Narcissus Star in Love with Itself
Turkish	Narkissos	Narkissos. Greek form of Narcissus.