deityConsidered a dominant presence in Ovid's work, symbolizing forces of nature or figures from mythology.
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A god or goddess in a polytheistic religion."Jupiter, the Roman king of the deities, often intervened in human affairs."
A divine status, quality, or nature."The deity of the immortal gods was reflected in their everlasting youth and power."
metamorphosisRefers to a transformation of physical form or character, a dominant recurring theme in Ovid's work.
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A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one."The most shocking metamorphosis occurred when Daphne turned into a laurel tree."
hubrisA term referenced frequently in the book to describe the excessive pride of mortals and gods alike.
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Excessive pride or self-confidence."The downfall of Arachne was brought about by her own hubris."
immortalThis term refers to the deities that are unaffected by time, a crucial concept within the book.
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Living forever; never dying or decaying."The gods were immortal, living on Mount Olympus forever."
mythologyThe book is a compendium of mythology from the Greek and Roman traditions.
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A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition."Ovid's Metamorphoses is a primary source for understanding Roman mythology."
transformationThe key element in Metamorphoses, it describes the change in form, character or function.
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A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance."Narcissus' transformation into a flower was tragic and beautiful."