Daphnis

American

[daf-nis] / ˈdæf nɪs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

a son of Hermes: the originator of pastoral poetry.

Daphnis British

/ ˈdæfnɪs /

noun

Greek myth a Sicilian shepherd, the son of Hermes and a nymph, who was regarded as the inventor of pastoral poetry

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Daphnis has also been taking to Facebook Live to share daily scripture readings and lessons with his congregation of more than 300 active members.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 24, 2020

Others, like Pan and Daphnis, mow lanes between the rings.

From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2019

Pinchas Zukerman The violinist joins Pacific Symphony for Mozart's 3rd Violin Concerto; program also includes Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe" Suite No. 2, and a multimedia-enhanced presentation of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2018

Sinaisky Conducts Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloe": Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the orchestra through music for Ravel's ballet, as well as Brahms' Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2010

And because of his feeling he went on with Daphnis and Chloe.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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