Why the Laurel Tree was Sacred to Apollo
by Meagan Tobias
1. Apollo spotted Daphne, a nymph in the woods and fell instantly in love.
2. Daphne ran away from Apollo and Apollo chased after her.
3. Daphne cried to her father, Peneus, for help from Apollo.
4. Daphne turned into a laurel tree.
5. Apollo swore to always cherish the laurel tree.
