Poetry · Character

Oreads

Mountain nymphs from Greek mythology.

minor

Also known as the Oreads

First appearance: the garden of eros

Oreads's tie to Narcissus is one of the pressures that moves Poetry—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

They come weeping through the woodland to comfort the pool, loosening their hair and singing.

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With Narcissus (psychological): Narcissus is adored by the Oreads, but he remains self-absorbed and indifferent, making their relationship one of unrequited fascination. With The Young Man (social): The Oreads are peripheral nature spirits who occasionally interact with the Young Man, often as observers or fleeting companions. With Joseph of Arimathea (social): Joseph of Arimathea and the Oreads have a distant, respectful acquaintance, both connected to death and nature.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Psychological
Social
Other

Character groups

Burial and Reflection Figures
Religious and Mythological Personifications
Classical and Literary Archetypes

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Narcissus
psychological · ambivalent
Narcissus is adored by the Oreads, but he remains self-absorbed and indifferent, making… How this plays out →
The Young Man
social · positive
Joseph of Arimathea
social · positive
Narcissus
psychological · ambivalent
Narcissus is adored by the Oreads, but he remains self-absorbed and indifferent, making… How this plays out →
The Young Man
social · positive

Narcissus
Narcissus is adored by the Oreads, but he remains self-absorbed and indifferent, making their relationship one of unrequited fascination.
The Young Man
The Oreads are peripheral nature spirits who occasionally interact with the Young Man, often as observers or fleeting companions.
Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea and the Oreads have a distant, respectful acquaintance, both connected to death and nature.
Narcissus
Narcissus is adored by the Oreads, but he remains self-absorbed and indifferent, making their relationship one of unrequited fascination.
The Young Man
The Oreads are peripheral nature spirits who occasionally interact with the Young Man, often as observers or fleeting companions.

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