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Metamorphoses: books I-VIII

Ovid's Metamorphoses is a narrative poem that retells Greek and Roman mythology, focusing on the transformation of various characters into different forms. The first eight books of this collection delve into tales of gods, heroes, and mortals, illustrating the transformative power of change and the consequences of human actions. more

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Ovid

Ovid, born on March 20, 43 BC and died in 1 BC, was a renowned Roman poet of the ancient world. His works are diverse, including love poems, mythological poems, and satirical poems, with 'Metamorphoses' being his most famous work. more

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