The Myth 'The Face In The Pool' By Mary Pope Osborne

The myth ‘the face in the pool’ by Mary Pope Osborne explains supernatural characters, dualities, and natural phenomenon. First, the myth shows Jupiter's supernatural characteristic. Jupiter uses her powers to a nymph named Echo who was stalling Jupiter from finding where her husband Juno was. “ ‘Henceforth your voice will be more brief, my dear! You will always have the last word--but never the first!’ ” (Osborne 2). Jupiter knew Echo was stalling her so she took away the nymphs power to speak but say the last word of what others said. Taking Echo's power to speak Jupiter created dualities between Echo and Narcissus, being conceited and timid. Narcissus was a very self-centred person, he thought he was the best and the most handsome boy.