Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones (4 de 4) by Ovid

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Author Ovid, 44 BCE-18?
Illustrator Asensio, José, 1759?-
Translator Crivell, Francisco
Title Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones (4 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 classical work of poetry written in the early 1st century AD. This epic composition explores themes of transformation and change through a series of interconnected mythological tales, showcasing the fluidity of identity and the gods' influence in the lives of mortals. The text features various characters from Greek mythology, including gods such as Jove, as well as iconic figures like Achilles and Ulysses, who navigate a world rife with magical transformations. At the start of "Metamorfóseos," the narrative unfolds through the reflections of characters amidst the backdrop of the Trojan War. The beginning portrays dramatic scenes, such as the sacrifice of Iphigenia, where a deer is substituted for the maiden, showcasing divine interventions intended to affect the course of human fate. Ovid introduces the concept of transformative incidents, including Cigno's metamorphosis into a swan upon his death and a vivid recounting of battle sequences among heroes and creatures. This opening establishes a rich tapestry of interwoven myths that highlight the interplay of human desire, divine will, and the inevitable transformations that result from their interactions. (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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EBook-No. 66340
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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