Metamorphoses · Character
Augustus
First Roman emperor praised in the poem's conclusion.
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First appearance: Reign of Augustus, in Which Ovid Flourished
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In Book XV: Augustus is foretold as Caesar's heir who will avenge his father's death, conquer the known world, and establish a peaceful and just empire. Later, in Deification of Julius Caesar: Augustus is foretold as…
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- Diverse mortals and gods in transformation
- Transformation through desire and violence
- Underworld journeys and divine power
- Heroes, gods, and their victims
- Protagonist
- Heroic quests and divine interventions
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Telethusa’s de…
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See Augustus in Reign of Augustus, in Which Ovid Flourished