The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV by Ovid
"The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV" by Ovid is a collection of mythological narratives written in the 1st century AD. This part of Ovid's masterpiece continues to explore themes of transformation and love through various engaging fables and characters from Roman and Greek mythology. Throughout its pages, readers encounter renowned figures such as Theseus, Orpheus, and the tragic stories of Scylla, Minos, and Meleager, which highlight the complexities of desire, revenge, andfate. The opening of this section introduces the unfolding tales from the myths, starting with Minos’ siege of Megara and the betrayal of Scylla, the daughter of King Nisus. Scylla's intense infatuation leads her to lay waste to her own homeland in her pursuit of love, only to be cast aside by Minos, resulting in further transformations and tragic encounters. The narrative continues with the heroic exploits of Theseus, the challenges posed by the deadly Calydonian boar, and the poignant love stories woven among these actions, signaling the vast and interconnected tapestry of human experiences presented in Ovid’s work. As the myths unfold, the themes of love, betrayal, and the inevitability of change resonate powerfully, inviting readers into a world rich with moral lessons and profound insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ovid, 44 BCE-18? |
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| Translator | Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878 |
| Title | The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metamorphoses |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Louise Hope, Ted Garvin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Classical literature |
| Subject | Latin poetry -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Fables, Latin -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Metamorphosis -- Mythology -- Poetry |
| Subject | Mythology, Classical -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26073 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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