Metamorphoses
Ovid compiled the myths of the ancient world into a single, dazzling poem about transformation — gods becoming animals, humans becoming trees, the world constantly reshaping itself.
“In the beginning was Chaos.”
Why It Matters
Ovid compiled the myths of the ancient world into a single, dazzling poem about transformation — gods becoming animals, humans becoming trees, the world constantly reshaping itself. It was the primary source of classical mythology for the entire Middle Ages and Renaissance, from Dante to Shakespeare to Bernini. If you know a Greek myth, you probably know Ovid's version of it.
The 
Take
Personal reviewSo many classic stories, but a little disjointed and some boring stories in there. The through lines aren’t always there. But still extremely influential and some bangers like narcissus and king Midas
Notable Quotes
“I am dragged along by a strange new force. Desire and reason are pulling in different directions. I see the right way and approve it, but follow the wrong.”
“Happy is the man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying once and for all.”