Metamorphoses

About “Metamorphoses”

The Metamorphoses is a narrative poem written by the Roman poet Ovid. It is composed of fifteen books and contains over 250 myths. The poem covers the history of the world from its creation to the deification of Julius Caesar. It is regarded as one of the most significant works in Western literature, influencing writers like Dante, Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Boccaccio. Additionally, it has inspired numerous artistic works across different periods.