Ovid's Metamorphoses

Ovid's *Metamorphoses* is an ancient Roman poetic work that recounts over 250 mythological stories centered on transformation—people, gods, and creatures changing shape or form. Through these stories, it explores themes of love, power, and change, often illustrating how these shifts impact lives and destinies. Structured as a continuous narrative, it links myths in a poetic flow, emphasizing the fluidity of identity and the interconnectedness of mythological events. The work remains influential for its creative storytelling, vivid imagery, and profound insights into human nature and the divine.