The Myth of Daphne, Who Chose Eternal Silence Over Sexual Assault

The Myth of Daphne, Who Chose Eternal Silence Over Sexual Assault

“Apollo and Daphne,” created between 1622 and 1625. Credit: Wikipedia/Alvesgaspar/CC-BY-SA-4.0 This ancient myth of Daphne, in which the nymph transforms herself into a tree to escape the lustful attention of the god Apollo, has inspired countless retellings in art. Its themes resonate today.  By Marguerite Johnson & Tanika Koosmen Ancient Greek myths and folktales are shaping popular culture, from big-budget films to television series and novel…