Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones (3 de 4) by Ovid

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Author Ovid, 44 BCE-18?
Illustrator Asensio, José, 1759?-
Translator Crivell, Francisco
Title Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones (3 de 4)
Credits Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España.)
Summary "Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones" by Ovid is a collection of mythological narratives written in ancient Rome, during the early part of the first century AD. This epic poem explores themes of change and transformation, focusing on how the gods interact with mortals and the consequences of their actions. One of the central figures is Teseo, alongside other notable characters such as Minos and Icarus, as they navigate various trials, tragedies, and metamorphoses in their lives. The opening of the work introduces the sieges and conflicts in the city of Megara led by Minos, along with the underlying emotions of love and betrayal experienced by different characters. It vividly depicts the longing of Escila for Minos and her desperate act of cutting her father's hair—believed to be the source of his power—as a means to win his affection. As the narrative unfolds, themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the tragic consequences of desire begin to take shape, showcasing Ovid's rich storytelling and his nuanced portrayal of human emotions intertwined with divine interventions. This beginning sets the stage for a tale laden with transformation, both physical and emotional. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Classical literature
Subject Mythology, Classical
Subject Fables, Latin -- Translations into Spanish
Subject Metamorphosis -- Mythology
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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