Metamorphoses · Character
Coronis
Lover of Apollo killed for infidelity, mother of Aesculapius.
minor
Also known as false Coronis
First appearance: Story of Coronis, and Birth of Esculapius
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With Apollo (romantic): Apollo loves Coronis, but her infidelity leads him to kill her, a tragic romance. With Apollo (romantic): Apollo…
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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