Metamorphoses
The Metamorphoses is a narrative poem written by the Roman poet Ovid in 8 AD. It is the Roman poet's most important and best known work.
This poem, of quite extensive length, tells the story of the creation of the world up to the rule and deification of Julius Caesar, in a combination of mythical and historical elements.
This edition of Ovid's Metamorphoses is based on the translation by Henry T. Riley.
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- Pages
- 343
- Reading time
- 10 hours 58 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 8
- Language
- Latin
- Downloads
- 2,791
2018 years later, still timely
Why Read Metamorphoses in 2026?
Bodies, names, and fates refuse to stay still. Ovid’s river of myths turns change into the oldest story we have.
Today's connection
In an era of fluid identities and rapid upheaval, these tales teach how transformation reveals power, desire, and consequence. Read with wonder and with care.
Change as constant
Worlds molt and renew.
Mythic awe
Beauty that instructs.
Critical lens
Admire—and question—who pays for change.
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Ovid
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