The Messed Up Origins™ of Narcissus | Mythology Explained - Jon Solo

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» 3:11 - Narcissus and Echo
» 8:26 - The Many Lives of Narcissus
» 12:53 - Was Narcissus a Narcissist?
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#MessedUpOrigins #GreekMythology #Narcissus

[@JonSolo]

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Any congrats

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Happy birthday momma solo, hope she has a lovely birthday.

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Congratulations!! :D

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Happy birthday to your mom

[@PrincessN29]

today's my birthday too

[@pamelamays4186]

I seem to recall a version where Narcissus sees his reflection in water, falls in love with it, then leans over to get a better look and ends up falling into the water and drowns.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

Narcissus = narcissist

[@JonSolo]

I also read a version where he sits there so long that he turns into a tree instead of the flower sprouting from his blood. I did quite a bit of research and it seems that neither of these are based in actual mythology, but rather inspired by it.

[@janet6421]

@@JonSolo I heard one where he didn't actively kill himself, he just couldn't look away long enough to eat and wasted away into a flower. That was the story told in grade school when self harm was a big no no to talk about.

[@CieJe.Alexander]

@@janet6421 that's the version I heard. Along with Echo not dying in a forest, but climbing up to a cliff, or canyon, or the like (after his rejection) and crying out her heart over, and over until only her voice remained. Which was when the gods saw his egotism and zinged him.

[@jsimpers]

@@janet6421 That's the version I heard too. Think I may have read it in Bulfinch's Mythology, but that was SO many years ago. And i heard that Echo pined away for Narcissus because he wouldn't (couldn't) reciprocate her love, and she wasted away leaving only her voice. Didnt hear anything about her being cursed to only repeat what others had said, though that does make sense.

[@catisyellen9877]

“Why must he fall in love with this image that he can’t embrace?” OMFG Me with every single fictional character I’ve been into *Flips table*

[@Altangle]

Me with Sukuna 🥺

[@lana415]

Me with Dazai, rampo, atsushi, kunikida, Chuuya, sukuna, gojo, toge, toji, megumi and many more

[@feliz695]

Me with every BSD character, Gojo-sensei, Senku, and the Moriarty brothers.

[@gregpenismith1248]

That's pretty pathetic, you disgusting weebs

[@ahunkytortoise4560]

@@gregpenismith1248 That's nearly most fans of fictional animation entertainment, not just anime.

[@Ray_Vun]

tbh the only thing that's surprising about narcissus' story is the fact zeus didn't kidnap him or transform himself into some animal to try and get it on with him

[@toridillman9779]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@sephirothswh0re598]

That’s what I thought too. I was thinking “I just know Zeus is going to try and trick him too” I was so wrong💀

[@tamekaswindle3473]

Maybe Zeus wasn’t really that into Narcissists not trying to be funny which I’m horrible at.

[@jskandue6247]

😂😂😂

[@aengusog3415]

Maybe Zeus has a type when it comes to men 😭💀

[@ladyoftheabyss13]

I seem to remember as a child learning about Greek Myths in school, and the reason Narcissus was punished for rejecting so many people is different from what is commonly believed. In the story I was taught, Aphrodite received so many prayers about Narcissus rejections that she sent Nemesis to investigate him. While investigating him, Nemesis fell in love with Narcissus too. She tried to approach him to declare her love and reveal she was a Goddess, Narcissus laughed at her saying that she was lying just to try to get into bed with him. In her sorrow at his rejection, Nemesis called out to Aphrodite telling her everything she had discovered including her own rejection. Aphrodite was angry that Narcissus had hurt so many people including a Goddess on a mission for her that she was the one who punished Narcissus.

[@CieJe.Alexander]

Interesting.

[@ladyoftheabyss13]

@@CieJe.Alexander What is even more interesting is that Narcissus' father and Poseidon tried to get Zeus to punish Aphrodite for the punishment she gave Narcissus because it wasn't cleared with the other Gods. Zeus said no because he was angry with what happened to Echo. She was still one of his favorite mortals and because he couldn't reverse the punishment Hera gave Echo, he wanted Narcissus to be punished for breaking too many hearts.

[@ziacyrealg.6729]

@@CieJe.Alexander Interesting indeed

[@CieJe.Alexander]

@@ladyoftheabyss13 correction; Very Interesting! There are so many variations, to wade thru. * Sources please?! *

[@ladyoftheabyss13]

@@CieJe.Alexander Just the textbook from when I was in grade school which was over 40 years ago.

[@coreyklaustermeier7329]

This isn’t the version of the myth I heard. The way I heard it he died from either drowning or dehydration. The first one he drowned trying to kiss his reflection. In the second one he refused to drink from the water because the ripples ruined his reflection, so he just stared at himself until he died of dehydration.

[@lanisha5758]

i also heard the drowning one

[@skyden24195]

I've heard both of those. I like the "ripple" story better because it makes more sense when you add the flower change aspect.

[@coreyklaustermeier7329]

@@skyden24195 I’m also leaning towards the second version, since that makes the most sense overall. I just threw in the first version for the sake of being thorough.

[@vintagerock547]

A reply by Jon Solo says that he did not find this story in the actual mythology and seem to be just inspired by the original stories.

[@poisonivystar4]

The thing about Narcissus is that, from the moment he was considered "legal" (which, let's not forget, was MUCH younger for Ancient Greece than it is for us today) he had people after him in a sexual way. It's really not surprising that he didn't want anything to do with any of them. I mean, look at Echo. He glances at her, gives her a greeting, and then she started feeling him up! No wonder the guy told her to get away. And, also, let's not forget that people in Ancient Greece (especially deities) had a really hard time recognizing the word "no," or even grasping it as a concept. I never saw his constant rejection of suitors as him saying, "Oh, I'm too good for you," but more as, "Great good gods! What does it take to get you people to leave me alone?!" So, his story always struck me as more of a tragedy than anything.

[@MrAnthonyIII]

For real. So many ancient Greek stories have to do with beautiful people being punished for turning someone down. And in general there's so much kidnapping, rape, and incest (often maternal or paternal) amongst the characters, it's no surprise Narcissus wanted nothing to do with them

[@poisonivystar4]

@@Niop_Tres If no one is good enough, you don't want anyone.

[@seby826]

i suppose that how greek society was, someone found you attractive it is your duty to put out on the spot

[@elyonkris9999]

Echo wasn’t trying to feel him up. Read a book and look more into it. She was cursed by Hera to repeat the last word of every sentence spoken by the other person. She couldn’t say what was actually happening to her at the time and he looked at her crazy. They’re both a tragedy if anything. Just read into Echo.

[@poisonivystar4]

@@elyonkris9999 Excuse me. I have read into Echo. In some of her myths she pines after him from afar, but in a good bit of them she runs up to him and starts hugging and kissing him. Edith Hamilton is not the only source of ancient Greed myth.

[@Spineless-Lobster]

Ah, so Narcissus is the original TikToker, interesting.

[@SaltyWildhair]

and the originator of the "selfie".

[@aisham4242]

Gold

[@SaltyWildhair]

@Money Panda Oh I know. Some of them are maskholes in Walmart trying to punch people for not wearing a mask to their satisfaction.

[@aryadeepak8239]

@@SaltyWildhair no❤️

[@SaltyWildhair]

@@aryadeepak8239 YASSSS. The narc in people came full frontal during the pandemic.

[@xmen4ever8290]

Interesting that Echo gets sympathy because Narcissus rejected her, but Echo definitely didn't have Narcissus' consent before she started feeling all up on him and didn't even know him. He was a jerk, but if somebody who was watching and following me without me knowing popped out of nowhere and started touching me because they "loved" me, I can't say I'd react much differently.

[@savagedarksider5934]

I agree with you.

[@RadishTheFool]

​@@savagedarksider5934Thank you for your comment. Validation is so important. You make the world a kinder place. ☘️

[@zainmudassir2964]

I wish a pretty girl like Echo said that to me ❤

[@m1aouzdt]

​@@RadishTheFooltf?

[@taekwongurl]

The story of Narcissus goes back to all those life lesson fables again, don't put people on a pedestal or else they turn out like Narcissus, and don't love yourself too much that you become a shallow and arrogant jerk. (For which the universe will punish you for, apparently.)

[@will-oftheconvictionsforge]

Yes, yes, yes.

[@brutusthebear9050]

Don't be a simp, girl it

[@lolobean7639]

Aww Gunther is adorable!

[@spiwolf6998]

Like an even more beautiful Edgar!

[@andiskene7346]

when he put his little paw out to shake-- so cute!!

[@raquel.garcia.1995]

@@andiskene7346when he put his little paw out to shake I felt overwhelmed with how cute he is

[@lolobean7639]

@@raquel.garcia.1995 around 8:40

[@aminrobinson2052]

Honestly the fact that a lot of characters turn into flowers when they die in Greek myths is likely due to Persephone since she was a spring goddess who became the underworld queen.

[@chocolateangel3176]

I never thought of that but it does make a lot of sense, and she’s sweet and romantic enough to do it. This is my new head canon.

[@vitisvinifera1590]

Das soooooooo interesting, never thought of that

[@Cybarxz]

"Do you know what Zeus said to Narcissus? 'You better watch yourself' ".

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[@hanta_28]

And so he did

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I literally just watched the Mimir video and said I wanted another video to watch... you're a wizard

[@JonSolo]

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[@childofpersia1213]

Legend has it ...that Narcissus was so narcissistic that he named a whole personality disorder after himself

[@michelleriley7983]

🤣

[@bettyunicorn6132]

I never saw this much love in this room until narcissus found himself. 😘

[@lisaokeefe3518]

That's from Hercules

[@AlyssaSteiner]

darn you beat me to the joke LOL

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[@lisaokeefe3518]

@@tijanamilenkovic3425 I'm not sure I have not watched it yet but I will now!

[@jessicaable5095]

In Stephen Fry's 'Heroes', the story made me feel quite sad for Narcissus. Fry described him to be more bewildered and uncomfortable at all the advances, and rejects each one because he sees it as unwarented infatuation. When the lad who committed suicide does what he does, Narcissus is genuinely horrified. When he rejects Echo, it's out of dispare because all his life he's had every single person he's ever met become infatuated. Poor lad can't have had many friends.

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He got to 1 million!!! 🎆🎆 that's awesome!!

[@JonSolo]

thank you Calvin! Couldn't have done it without ye! ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ

[@___David__]

Hmm... Interesting... The tale of Narcissus I was taught when I was young actually ended with him drowning himself in an attempt to kiss his reflection on the lake... 🤔

[@LuinTathren]

That's also what I was taught. I like that version better. It makes more sense than his inner flame immolating him.

[@tijanamilenkovic3425]

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[@scarysara9364]

Ditto.

[@tijanamilenkovic3425]

@@scarysara9364 what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Puppy In My Pocket Adventures In Pocketville, Monster In My Pocket or My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic

[@amberjohnson630]

The version I remember hearing is when his mom got the seers prediction when he was a baby she freaked out and hid every reflective thing from him as he grew up until one day he sees his reflection in the lake and couldn't pull himself away thus dies and becomes the flower

[@osmosisjones4912]

See how the genders have flipped whos protecting their purity and who's the incel

[@thecheck968]

The story of Narcissus has always left a bad taste in my mouth. It felt like he was being punished for not wanting a relationship and settling for someone who didn’t make him happy.

[@nonsodrake8585]

nobody could make him happy but himself lol

[@thecheck968]

@@nonsodrake8585 truly a dangerous message we must protect the youth from

[@orleansartist6095]

My father introduced me to Greek mythology as a kid. I read it all I could. So when I was in school and we would read about one of the characters, often I was the only one who knew the endings and surrounding storyline. Including the teachers I still love mythology of all kinds, and this series feels tailored to my love of mythology.

[@adex_1014]

That was literally me

[@tylercruise7334]

I remember we read the myth with Dadalues and Perdix and instead of pushing him off the Parthenon Dadalues was just impressed with the saw. It annoying me so much.

[@craftynerdybookish]

Most of these images of Narcissus looking at his reflection look more like me sitting by the toilet trying to not be sick.

[@TheRealNormanBates]

You never know. Maybe Narcissus was worshipping the porcelain god. 😉

[@maggiesheartlove2734]

Here’s a what if AU for you: what if Narcissus and Echo were in fact deeply in love but Narcissus only played the part of a pompous jerk to tip people off because he knew how desired he was and feared for his beloved. After Echo was punished, Narcissus insists they can still make it work, but when Nemesis, who also had a crush on the guy, had to fake being disgusted with Echo to save her life. Nemesis was still ticked off and cursed Echo into transforming into a lake. The same lake Narcissus finds and sees Echo in the surface of the water, but because of their love he is the only one who can see her and this is why people assumed he fell in love with himself. After a long time of only communicating via a body of water Narcissus finally decides to join Echo and jumps into the water to be with her, drowning and their love is what creates the flower that leans over the water, named after Echo’s beloved. Fan fiction writers, to your keyboards!

[@Jays6926]

We’re leaving that toxicity in 2022. Love the story, but We’re not doing that Grease storyline. “ I treat you like shit to pretend we’re not together.”

[@nonsodrake8585]

great theory!

[@tyresecowans2436]

Jon that “his own face” is pure comedic genius with the effect 💀

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

Narcissus🌸- I'm to beautiful for this world, there's no one I could ever love because they simply can't compare to me. Adonis🌺 - I'm going to stop you right there.

[@osmosisjones4912]

Incels today and the purity of women after hear the with narcissus& Echo . Shows how genders have flipped

[@whytho1534]

Eh you should probably take that with a grain of salt as basically every greek myth has this one dude who's said to be THE most beautiful/handsome human alive so there's probably a lot more then just Adonis

[@jessicalay6553]

OMG Finally hit 1 million congrats been here since 20k so happy for you well deserved!!! 🎉🎊💜

[@JonSolo]

thanks for stickin' around Jessica! (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞

[@MargaritaOnTheRox]

The version I read had Echo following Narcissus after fading in to nothing but her voice. So when Narcissus found his reflection, he started talking to it, and Echo would answer back, so he thought his reflection was a shy water nymph.

[@aimeea.3775]

The myth I first learned was that he drowned trying to reach his reflection. I also always saw him as aromatic &/or asexual. Dude just didnt wanna boink. And as we all know, the Greeks and Romans were all about those sexy sexy tales.

[@will-oftheconvictionsforge]

Not smashing is looked down upon even in our generation. It would be great if we changed the term Narcissus(loves himself) to Narcissus(One that doesn't want to smash)

[@whytho1534]

it wasn't that he didn't wanna smash it was because he thought that he was to beautiful and awesome to smash hence why his name "Narcissus" became a term for people who are extremely vain and self absorbed aka Narcissists plus he rejected them really harshly in one version of the story he told one of his suitors to go kill themselves so yeah,not exactly the nicest guy around

[@stansman5461]

@@whytho1534 Exactly. I remember reading one account that when someone came to his house and confessed to him, he rejected them and gave them a sword to go kill themselves.

[@whytho1534]

@@stansman5461 yeah his name was ameinias

[@journeywaitz5826]

I think he would be autoromatic. Romantic feeling for himself, but still ace.

[@dafttool]

Congratulations. You’ve created a nice niche for yourself. Love how much information you are able to squeeze into each & every video. You always find elements rarely covered.

[@paddywan]

I think of Dorian Gray as someone with a more "modern" touch of this. The way he describes his portrait and himself.

[@osmosisjones4912]

See how the genders have flipped whos protecting their purity vs who's the incel

[@crimsonffire]

I love that words from Greek culture had story's to explain them. Like echo and narcissus , always fascinated me. But I remember reading both versions of his story falling in love with his own reflection compared to his lose of his sister driving his to keep looking at his own reflection till he dies.

[@osmosisjones4912]

Hearing the story today of women's purity and also incels.i see how genders have flipped

[@b1ackyoshi]

I'm never mad about seeing some more Gunther! 😍 I've heard lots of little variations for the story of Narcissist but I had not heard of the story where he had a twin! Thanks for the new version!

[@HWhite-yz5fr]

I've never been so early but I love this series and how you explain mythology. Keep it up!

[@erikamonteirotavares8924]

Have you done the legend of Hyacinth?? I love my flower boys.

[@MsCassidy23]

One of Apollo's few stable relationships. He doesn't have much luck, does he?

[@erikamonteirotavares8924]

@@MsCassidy23 Ironic considering he can see the future.

[@MsCassidy23]

@@erikamonteirotavares8924 "Uh, on second thought, why don't we just Netflix and chill?"

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@@MsCassidy23 what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Gravity Falls

[@tijanamilenkovic3425]

@@erikamonteirotavares8924 what do you think about The Messed Up Origins of Puppy In My Pocket Adventures In Pocketville, Monster In My Pocket or My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic

[@ElicBehexan]

I took a Greek Mythology course in college and have always been interested in myths. So, I did know the basics of Narcissus. I had heard the version with Echo. But I really enjoy that you go through and do all the research for all the various stories.

[@osmosisjones4912]

Do see a gender reversed purity vs incel story hear

[@traetrae11]

The real question is how did it take him so long in his life to come across his own reflection?

[@lazarus8018]

Seeing as he has zero issue drinking out of a pond, he's probably seen himself pretty often. He just fell in love with it this time because he was cursed.

[@AdamIshak01]

I love how pressed Jon is about how Narcissus is on Olympus and yet Hercules, the literal son of Zeus, the king of Olympus, is not. Edit: “And that my friends is the story of Narcissus...and the world’s first thrist trap” *elevated claps* 🤣

[@babyyyvero]

we never got the video of Perseus 🥺 Do a video of Perseus pls 🥺

[@availanila]

"My dad's you boss!" 😂😂 We all (lowly employees only) get that.

[@MiniMetalhead]

Never been so fast! Happy to see a new video :D

[@orleansartist6095]

Remember the Sloths smile from Zootopia? That's me when Jon uploads.

[@aisham4242]

Me too 😆

[@ladyofavalon]

I grew up believing it was Artemis/Diana cursed him, because Echo was one of her nymphs. She couldn't punish Hera, but took it personally at the cruelty towards her nymph.

[@mr._.argonot933]

I've always loved mythology and you make it so much better. Keep up the great work.

[@artistic390]

CONGRATS ON 1 MIL!!!! 🍾🎉🎈

[@sinsitysinderella790]

I love your channel. I've been into mythology since kindergarten, and not only do you work hard to give us a ton of info and detail, but you make it fun and engaging. I love the images you find too. Thanks for all your hard work, and congrats on 1.13M subs!

[@pastelskies1967]

Man, I just got this video in my recommendations and I haven’t watched you in for ever. So just hearing that intro just gave me soooo much nostalgia! Still love your channel!

[@francescalovell800]

Me sitting at work 🥱 and the Getting the notification of a new solo video 🤗🥰 just what I needed ....

[@k1ngh0rus46]

Great video as always!! 🔥👌🏾💪🏾🤘🏾 I love the way Narcissis is portrayed in the Percy Jackson series, meeting Hazel and my favorite Leo!

[@aricahawkins9959]

yes !!! they even mentioned Echo. so awesome !

[@k1ngh0rus46]

@@aricahawkins9959 amazing!!

[@ghostfifth]

I love these stories. My father was a native American story teller, there's just something about these stories that touches the human soul.

[@xarenanotmyrealname4134]

In the story I heard Echos story's legitimately entertained Hera and after Echos whole ordeal with Narcissisis she actually felt bad and cursed him herself.

[@katw3553]

"I haven't seen this much love in a room since narcissus discovered him self"

[@katina9632]

Loved this and the Medusa vids so much! You’re hilarious and great at storytelling 🙌

[@taylorgrippe9451]

Hi! You'll likely never really see this but I just wanted to say that, even though I've only been subscribed for a short while, seeing your videos always brightens up my day. I listen to them while I'm working or while doing homework, etc. And they always make me laugh too! Thanks for always being there!

[@christophermuniz9253]

Dude I just recently found your channel and I AM HERE FOR IT!!!!!

[@georgia3043]

Me: wait hold up John Solo has uploaded and i wasn't notified **drops everything and runs in** don't worry everyone I'm here

[@Nicolas.Vincent]

I liked the story where he loves his sister so much, he just needs to stare at her vague image for the rest if his life. So much loss. More romantic story.

[@vinx3078]

HE WHAT

[@mzgreenjeansapproves]

Um his name isn't Pietro

[@alyssiataylor546]

Hol' up-

[@toothless3835]

Not sure what alabama town you're from but living your siblings is NEVER romantic. That's called incest, and in most states it's illegal to marry so close a relative. I think 1st or second cousin is too close, but some states say, yeah go for it. Still weird

[@lafeenajohnson6714]

@@toothless3835 🤣🤣🤣"Not sure what Alabama town you're from" 🤣😂😂

[@Nunyalastaname]

“Naming an entire personality disorder after him was a little dramatic.” The Olympics itself is a huge flex on some dude from Ancient Greece. We LOVE being petty towards ancient Greece for some reason.

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KZbin recommended your Chanel to me and i must confess your Chanel is superrrrrrrrrrrrrrr good. I'm glued already.

[@alexisking3294]

Bro I clicked the video as soon as I got the notification, and it still says "one view" XDD

[@aquaticcatfey]

The reason I first read left out the hubris and douchetry. It simply framed him as gorgeous, lonely, and incredibly dense. "Hottie in pond? I'm gonna kiss them!" *drowns*

[@micaellezama2832]

I love that you’re at 1m I’ve been here before that and I’m happy to witness the growth💯 keep up the good work watching all the way from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@lt9408]

I love the humor you add to all this information. Awesome video, SUBSCRIBED!!!!! 🤣

[@themichael4079]

your content is some of my favorite on the youtubes

[@OO-ZA-RU]

Congratulations on 1m you da goat

[@ashutoshrana6134]

My fourth video of yours! In a row! Sm fallin in love with your voice

[@stephanieclark1487]

I love your channel. These are fun and informative. I stubbles know your channel randomly and I’m so thankful I did.

[@ibelieveinyourgalaxy]

Seems unfair that the expectation was for him to bend to whim of anyone that fell for him. He was essentially punished for having a choice and not letting others force him into a relationship.

[@sheriffbutterball7824]

hah, thirst trap. (also in some versions Nar's reflection is a bit distorted to look like a beautiful woman but it was just some ripples on the water. I mean EVERYONE wanted him so)

[@Justkabi]

Please add more cutaways like this (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="16">0:16</a>) I love them

[@joniecesmith1192]

Omg one million subscribers!!!! So happy for you man! Idk you but your amazing and ive been a fan since 2017!

[@garveyneal1672]

Can you believe this cat fell in love with himself.

[@osmosisjones4912]

See how gender have flipped today . We think is the natural order . Who's the one protecting their purity and who's the incel

[@crunchybreaths]

omg it's about time you made a video about narcissus

[@calubjohnson6801]

Thank you for always teaching so many people about these stories and the people in them

[@lemoncherry2092]

Great video as usual & great lesson too. Congrats on 1M too🎉. Kinda want hear more about Nemesis & eventually Artemis🤓.

[@homework.doodles]

Can you please do a video on the difference between the Greek and Roman gods because to me, they're the same person/god with a different name per time era. Also, the story I heard that it was Aphrodite who cursed him and the flower became one of her sacred ones.

[@theresamiley8917]

Solo is awesome!!! :)

[@mrs_sarahbelle6950]

Congratulations on 1M, Jon! 🥳🥳🥳

[@JaskulGaming]

Congrats Jon! You crushed your like goal

[@Crowned_ladyd]

I'm always aware that Draco's mom is named after the constellation Narcisse. And she's haute! Anyways glad I am not the only one who keeps messing up the pronunciation

[@kaylaalexander8863]

Most important information given today was Gunther middle name 😂

[@cookieboy-xu]

congratulations on the 1 million subscribers John! super happy for you

[@arsenic2628]

LEZZ GOO 1MILLY SUBS Congrats jon

[@StarPlatinum7912]

“The most iconic representation of narcissus was in Disney’s Hercules” *shoves gilderoy Lockhart back into bag*

[@SpellboundWolf]

There is a giant difference between love and lust. You can't fall in love with someone as soon as you see them. That's attraction. Love is the feeling you get when you get to know another person & cherish them for who they are, not what they are. Humanity is so petty & stupid.

[@fishydangerous1367]

Congratulations dude, thanks for the fantastic content.

[@MusicLoverMN]

This is one of my favorite recent videos of yours. I love Narcisses’ story. I feel like most people don’t know his story. So thanks.

[@chief_tenkaichi]

1 millllllly let’s goooo 🔥

[@bloodyneptune]

I dunno, I think the saddest part of the story was that a dude died because he couldn't figure out what a reflection was.

[@BriaunnaMartinez]

Congratulations on the 1 million subscribers you soooo deserve them, you're videos are sooo cool. I love them all

[@barthybarthygos]

Congrats for 1million subs , Jon!

[@kariebossa4851]

I hate to be “that” person, but Narcissus didn’t fall in love with himself. When he looked into the water, ripples distorted his reflection, making it appear that the person in the water had long hair. He thought it was a beautiful water nymph. And when he cried out to “her”, it was Echo who answered, so he thought the nymph was answering him. When he reached for the water, and the image disappeared, he thought it was the nymph being afraid, and he stayed by the water hoping one day she would return his love.

[@will-oftheconvictionsforge]

Nice. Nice people all around.

[@kasimtaylor5942]

Where did you here this story from?

[@Teddy-wd3ro]

that wouldn’t make sense tho

[@rebeccaaether6541]

Is it weird I always depicted Narcissus as Lucifer? I don't know much about Christianity but I do know both were punished for their self-loving and prideful remarks of their appearance and other traits. *This would make a good book tbh.*

[@will-oftheconvictionsforge]

Yes... The revelious son and the man who loved himself too much. Both refused to settle for normal and both fell in the end -one in water...the other to the fire.

[@zazuzazz5419]

Lucifer’s punishment was to be banished from his Beloved: God. To never cast his eyes upon him again. 😭

[@mleighqs]

This was very interesting. I've only heard the version with Echo and her end. Thanks Jon for another very insightful vid :) .

[@spicyboiviper1918]

Congrats on the 1 million Jon. You truly deserve it.

[@mymyhi9921]

Y'all youtube comments section respond so quickly 😂😆

[@johnwakefield7373]

Yeah, I've unfortunately had to study the psychological trait of narcissism and ironically the eponymous Narcissus's character has only a supeficial similarity to the character of somebody who would be considered a narcissist. He may have been wasting his own time preoccupied with something that didn't exist but he wasn't a mass-murdering maniac like a true narcissist.

[@RadishTheFool]

Narcissists aren't mass murderers. Please stop spreading misinformation. So many people are being hurt by narcissists, it's important that those who wonder if they're sharing their life with one aren't being misled into thinking they're not.

[@Luke-uf3jw]

Finally found time to watch this great video. Congrats on a million too!

[@cl0wnsanityX3]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 1 MILL WOOOOOO!!!!🎈🎉

[@KingKelebra]

Damn it Gunther is too cute, I had to re watch a few parts