Text Greek and Roman
Metamorphoses
Narrative poem by Ovid
- Written c. between 1 and 9 CE
- Also called Ov. Met.
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Kinship as the accounts give itThe family of Perseus
legendary Greek hero and founder of Mycenae, demigod son of Zeus and Danae; famous for beheading the Gorgon Medusa -
A story it tellsshower of gold
golden rain sent by Zeus to Danaë -
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A story it tellsVenus and Adonis
couple, episode in Greek mythology and artistic theme
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- Perseuslegendary Greek hero and founder of Mycenae, demigod son of Zeus and Danae; famous for beheading the Gorgon Medusa
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AndromedaEthiopian princess in Greek mythology -
AdonisGreek god of beauty and desire -
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DaphneGreek mythological figure -
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Phaethonson of Helios from Greek mythology -
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Callistonymph in Greek mythology -
Tiresiasblind prophet of Apollo -
Memnonmythical Ethiopian king, son of Tithonus and Eos -
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Erysichthon of Thessalyson of Triopas in Greek mythology -
Phineusson of Belus in Greek mythology -
Athismythological demigod - shower of goldgolden rain sent by Zeus to Danaë
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