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by Ovid

"Metamorphoses" means transformations, and transformation is the governming theme of the text. But, Metamorphoses is also a compilation of myths, some complimentary and some almost contradictory, that were well-known in Ovid's society. Indeed, one might compare Metamorphoses to a modern-day…

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Posted By harry t #65542 at Oct 18, 2008 7:51 PM

question on laurel - PLEASE HELP!

why is the laurel a symbol of apollo? this is for a take home quiz! please help!

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Posted By brent s #207727 at Oct 20, 2011 10:01 PM

In Ovid's Metamorphoses some people are transformed as a reward for good actions, others as punishment for bad actions. How can transformation serve as both a punishment and a reward?

1.In Ovid's Metamorphoses some people are transformed as a reward for good actions, others as punishment for bad actions. How can transformation serve as both a punishment and a reward? Does it simply depend on the result of the transformation? Use at least one "positive" and one "negative" transformation to support your answer

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Posted By alex g #188497 at May 31, 2011 11:30 AM