Daphne
Large southern suburb of Antioch.
Description[edit | edit source]
"You will see one of the most beautiful valleys in the world. Apart from the obscene cult, which has degenerated into dirty orgies, it is a valley of earthly paradise, and if Faith enters it, it will become a true paradise."[1]
“There you are! Daphne is in that poetic valley with its temple and thickets.”[2]
Highlights[edit | edit source]
The apostles, accompanying John of Endor and Syntyche to Antioch, landed at Seleucia. As they approach Antioch, their discussions prove very appropriate:"Near Antioch there is a place sacred to Apollo" [...] "do you think that we shall pass near Daphne?" "We must.”[1]
Its name[edit | edit source]
Daphne, today Dephne / Harbiye.
Where is it mentioned in the work?[edit | edit source]
GRM 322.4 GRM 323.2.
Learn more about this place[edit | edit source]
See also Antigonea, located between Daphne and Antioch.
Excerpt from the Geographical Dictionary of the Gospel According to Maria Valtorta, by Jean-François Lavère:The springs and wood of Daphne are located 8/9 km south of Antioch. It is in this place, according to Greek mythology, that the nymph Daphne, fleeing Apollo's desires, was transformed into a laurel.[3] Apollo had a Temple there, and his followers visited it on feast days, in solemn pilgrimage. The worshipers of Bacchus and Venus joined the procession, and Daphne was often the scene of struggles between the supporters of sacred orgies and the faithful of Apollo’s worship.
Explore[edit | edit source]
• 36° 07’ 47’’ N / 36° 08’ 39’’ E
• +80m
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Notes and references[edit | edit source]
Article partially based on the Geographical Dictionary of the Gospel According to Maria Valtorta, by Jean-François Lavère.