Metamorphoses · Character
Leucothoe
Mortal loved by the Sun, buried alive and turned into frankincense.
minor
Also known as the Sun Leucothoe
First appearance: Story of Leucothoe and the Sun
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In Book IV: Beloved of Apollo; she is buried alive by her father and transformed into a frankincense tree. Later, in Story of Leucothoe and the Sun: The mortal princess beloved by Apollo, buried alive by her father and…
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Character groups
- Diverse mortals and gods in transformation
- Underworld journeys and divine power
- Protagonist
- Tragic lovers and unfulfilled desire
- Myths of love, pride, and punishment
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