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“The ties that bind in piety were overcome by fear, and he surrendered them for punishment: a brother's pardonable cowardice.”

Quote by Ovid

Book:Metamorphoses
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Metamorphoses

Ovid's Metamorphoses is a comprehensive narrative of Greek and Roman mythology, told through a series of transformations and adventures. The collection spans a wide range of characters and stories, including the creation of the world, the adventures of gods and heroes, and the tales of mortals who become gods. The work is notable for its poetic style and its exploration of themes such as love, power, and fate. more

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Ovid
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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