Narcissism

Narcissism is a condition in which a person admires their own attributes via vanity or egotism. The word comes from Narcissus, a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with the sight of his own face.

Narcissus painting by Caravaggio, depicting Narcissus gazing upon the water after falling in love with his own reflection.

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