Augustus sent him into exile; the reasons remain uncertain. One of the most widely read ancient texts of the Middle Ages.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Ovid's Metamorphoses?
- A narrative poem linking together 250 tales of transformation; the most comprehensive ancient synthesis of Greco-Roman mythology.
- When did Ovid's Metamorphoses happen?
- 1 BCE
- Where did Ovid's Metamorphoses take place?
- Roma