Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones (2 de 4)

Illustrated by José Asensio · Translated by Francisco Crivell

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"Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones (2 de 4)" by Ovid is a Latin narrative poem written in 8 CE. This second volume of Ovid's magnum opus chronicles the history of the world through over 250 interconnected myths involving transformations. The poem defies simple classification, blending epic grandeur with various literary tones while exploring themes of love, divine folly, and human passion. Gods are ridiculed and confounded by Amor, while mortals take center stage in this playful inversion of the accepted cosmic order.

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