Book of Transformation: stories about something transformed into other things Calisto: woman transformed into bear by magic Arachne: woman transformed into spider by magic Pygmalion: statue transformed into woman by magic Battus & Mercury: man transformed into stone by magic Daedalus & Icarus: man transformed into dead body by gravity

@eccentriastes6273

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the transformations are less literal. People turning into birds is pretty common in the Metamorphoses. You could say Daedalus and Icarus are also transformed into birds, but through the use of human technology rather than divine magic. Or you could say Icarus is transformed into the Icarian Sea, since it takes on his name when he dies.

@Joe_Potts

2 жыл бұрын

@@eccentriastes6273 thank you, I wasn't sure what transformation Icarus endured From Man, to Bird, to Sea

@literallylazyguitarguy8988

2 жыл бұрын

@@eccentriastes6273 Thanks for a good lessen. Transformed into the sea by leaving one's name to the sea that he gave his life to, sounds so tragically romantic

@silent_stalker3687

2 жыл бұрын

@@eccentriastes6273 it’s basically is likeness When warriors would rest weapons by fire to inflict pain the next day vs the ones who sat them in cold places so that their blows wouldn’t inflict much pain and be a more swift or comfortable end

@marinakaiser7639

2 жыл бұрын

It's so exiting i new a lot but not all.Again no notification from KZread😡. I just stumbled upon this i must overlooked it.

Juno: (Turns Callisto into a bear) Callisto: (Punches Juno's head into low orbit because she's a BEAR)

@humanity600

2 жыл бұрын

Considering Hera's breast milk was said to have created a galaxy or something I wouldn't risk it.

@Shiobana753

2 жыл бұрын

How is a bear gonna hurt the queen of the gods?

@wargriffin5

2 жыл бұрын

@@Shiobana753 What's a god to a godless killing machine? 😉

Amazing how most of Juno's stories are of her being a hypocrite

@bean7039

2 жыл бұрын

Like the movie with Elliot page acting like a girl give birth... Ironic

@animefallenangel

2 жыл бұрын

In context, Ovid was very anti-theology and openly wrote the gods' stories as putting them in a bad light. In another version of most of Hera/Zeus' stories, Hera couldn't reprimand Zeus or take her anger out on him directly, but could take her anger out on his lovers and children, which would still hurt him in some way. Not right, but an explanation.

@user-dj9vo6iw5y

2 жыл бұрын

I hate Juno. She abruptly transformed innocent Kallisto into a wild bear!! She must be punished at the hands of Kallisto.

@FengLengshun

2 жыл бұрын

It's less that Hera/Juno is hypocrite, and more that she both fancied herself as the Queen of Gods, the Goddess of Marriage, and that she couldn't accept that the King of Gods Zeus isn't the person she wished he was. In general, Hera is a good wife, but at the same time Zeus is... the best interpretation I know of him is that he loves his people, the Greek, too much and wishes to put his blood into as many of them, to improve their chances and strength. At worst, he's just a womanizer in general, too free to be tied down. Whatever the case, it's really not the place for a goddess of monogamy, who truly does embody that. It's an abusive relationship born from two people who are just inherently incompatible with one another, and one where both of them take out their issues on other people.

@user-dj9vo6iw5y

2 жыл бұрын

@@FengLengshun don't even try to rationalize their actions. I can't still forgive what they have done to so many weak and innocent women who are unfairly killed or forced to become something that is an animal or monster. zeus and the other gods are all punished for what they have done to Callisto as soon as Jesus Christ arrives and kills them all. Then why didn't she try to go to Hecate make zeus only love her forever. I cannot convince it. This must face justice.

If you're looking for an easy read with Interesting myths & tales there are few classical texts better than Metamorphoses. Also just to clarify Metamorphoses was written in 8AD not the 8th century.

@Jobe-13

2 жыл бұрын

How are you able to use emotes on KZread?

@StoriesbyIrish

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jobe-13 It's a channel perk, sign up for a membership and you can use the emotes that the creator provides.

@shadowwood549

2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. You should do a video on the woman knighthood.

@marylin_ninja

2 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Hermès (Thoth) we turned him back into a mortal after sending him back to Tartarus thank you Nix and Eris -Hera

@sarawashington5485

2 жыл бұрын

I love voice, I could listen to it for hours it's so relaxing, especially after a stressful day at work😪💕💕💕💕Keep up the good work and I hope you'll consider doing a Part 2 & Part 3👍I'm a huge fan of Ovid's story of Artemis and Actaeon 'the doomed peeping tom'😊

I remember when KZread suggested you to me as a creator on the rise, been with you since 20K and its awesome to see how far you've come

@pepito69

2 жыл бұрын

Pog

@1Gadspeed876

2 жыл бұрын

I love his content i swear

@marinakaiser7639

2 жыл бұрын

I love his stories also ❤👍

@invisible_raph

2 жыл бұрын

Was here since 23k and it was and amazing journey the channel is my to recommendations to the people around me.

Oh No! The deities are pissed and transforming everyone into monsters again!

So... Zeus, and in another story, Poseidon, RAPES a woman and the woman gets punished. Medusa, by Athena and Callisto by my goddess Diana AND again by Hera. That just isn't right.

@christineking2855

2 жыл бұрын

Arachne got cursed by Athena too.

@tdesq.2463

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Poseidon had a gripe with Athena, so he "stole" Medusa (seeing the beautiful Woman as a Prized Possession of Athena's), and ... yeah ... raped her. Basically, Poseidon saw Medusa as "Property of Athena" and undertook to destroy her, in a disgracefully smug, self-adulating manner. That's putting it nicely. What a guy, eh? Poacher/Rapist. Tragically, this very brand of violent psychopathy is perpetrated today ... in the Real World, by actual humans (technically). It's disgusting, but it actually does happen. Back to the World of Myth, Athena proved pretty petty as well. I think the Gods were invented to demonstrate the extremes of Human behavior ... both Good and Evil. And the Tale of Medusa is about as Evil as it can get. ~TD, Boston

@nathanstultz3434

2 жыл бұрын

Remember that these are Ovid's retellings of older stories. Ovid had quite the anti authority streak and would often impose his own views on the original story. It's easiest to see his influence when looking at Athena/Minerva. In the Greek versions Athena is usually pretty reasonable and fair. But Ovid's Roman equivalent Minerva is.... well you watched the video.

@tdesq.2463

2 жыл бұрын

Good catch on the "Minerva" correction.👍

@PKAlt

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah these stories sucked

Developer of The Forgotten City here: Awesome video, and thanks for the shout out! :-)

Of course I would love more stories, but I would also love them to be longer as well. I could listen to your storytelling all day long!

@sarawashington5485

2 жыл бұрын

Tru dat 👏👏👏👏👏👏Love this Channel. I've just joined as Member an hour ago so that I can receive some of the perks😆👍I really love the animation also, shouts out to them👏👏👏👏

I really hate how most of the time Zeus' rape crimes goes unpunished and the victims suffer the punishment instead

@ColombianThunder

10 ай бұрын

Made doubly irreverent when Ovid equates Augustus to Jupiter. And one wonders why he may have been exiled lmao.

@Jorge13457

5 ай бұрын

Yeah but were the victims “loose-women”? That matters you know…

@youbetyourwrasse

3 ай бұрын

Why? It's supposed to be realistic.

@White_Crow_38B

3 ай бұрын

I agree... So many tales of the greek gods and goddesses are misrepresentations by christian monks of old who transcribed the original tales and wanted to make them look bad in the worst possible way. Also... Theres never any justification for victim blamin.

@White_Crow_38B

3 ай бұрын

@@Jorge13457 Why should that matter ??? Theres never any justification for rape. Instead of tellin women to keep their legs closed... We otter be tellin men to keep it in their pants.

I honestly can’t get enough of this you talking about mythology. You should make a podcast, if you haven’t already.

I'm really interested in Ovids book of Metamorphoses but still I and probably many of us have to keep in mind that these are the Roman versions of the Greek gods or his interpretation of them. Of course the most of the gods in actually Greek myths/religion and stories that we know of and were saved were not saints or full benevolent either but it seems they are far less brutal than in Ovids work. I hope many people can understand the difference between Ovids work/Roman mythology and the actual tales of Greek mythology.

@nathanstultz3434

2 жыл бұрын

Finally! Someone I don't need to explain the difference between Ovid's works and classical greek mythology has appeared!

@JasenChase00

Жыл бұрын

That's one level..but additionally two major upheavals occured that required changes. 1) pre diluvian man was matriarchal. Goddess fertility worship was the main personified as the Sun typically..2) Post deluge circa younger dryas era lands matching modern day Europe and China size were flooded and sunk to the ocean floors Men seeing an opportunity to be more than hunters while the matriarchal religions isolated to survive l..an agreement was made that the Patriarchal leaders would leave it alone

I quote Metamorphoses every year for my birthday. I am so glad that you did a video on this amazing work.

The intro is epic. The vid in general awesome and I'd love for another 5 tales you're great with telling these tales XD

PLEASE DO A PART 2 OF THIS!! I wish to know more please!!! Greek mythology has got me hooked badly

Watching this while having breakfast on a lazy weekend; hearing your storytelling made my meal even better! Quality stuff as always.

Can't believe it's only been three years. Man feels like I been with you longer than that.

I would absolutely love a part 2! The art and suspense of your videos are so cool and unique!

You know hearing how the greek gods treated humans. Kratos should have been made more heroic. You almost don't feel bad for him.

@elijahnakumura4375

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s easier to just go “Kratos mad” but its actually a tale of how 1 person just decided not to take their bullshit

@hawkticus_history_corner

2 жыл бұрын

Kratos is only not heroic because he's far too angry and it makes him do awful things. He's pretty justified otherwise

@sonicblah96

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the Greek gods are just petty humans with godly power and rank And that never ends well.

@jayellecee5691

2 жыл бұрын

You think the humans were treated badly? And humans can just commit all kinds of sin and they should just sit back and watch it unfold? Anybody with this mentality is going to have a huge wake up call when they die and go straight to hell

@codysingh2572

2 жыл бұрын

@@elijahnakumura4375 to be fair Kratos was also killing random people to he wasn't exactly the hero of the story

Ovid’s poetry is so beautiful, one of my favorites. Happy to see you covering it!

Always look forward to your videos. Amazing job as always 🥰

Awesome! 👍🏻 Let's go... Always a good day when you post!

Really enjoyed this video, as I do with all of them. Whenever you have time I would love a second one.

I would like to hear 5 more story's, love your channel and listen to your channel when I relax.

Love your videos they are all brilliant and this one is no different. Keep them coming. I'm actually let them play all night as I sleep. Thank you for all your hard work..

This channel is wonderful and the narration is what makes me look forward to the notification bell. All I can say is more more more!!!

these animations and slight cinematics are amazing!

Yes! Loving that Intro! Gets the viewers pumped for the what’s to come from the unknown

Brilliant drawing and animation! I would love to see and hear more of these stories.

As usual a great video. Always look forward to these. Keep them coming please. Keep safe all

I absolutely adore your videos! Absolutely amazing 💯! Thank you so much for making each and every video!

Yes please. These videos about myths are fantastic

Wow Artemis and Hera, talk about victim blaming 🙄🤔

The intro is amazing...stands and claps...love this channel

This is my favorite kind of content! 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Part 2 definitely has my vote...

Thanks for doing these videos. They are absolutely amazing and educational.

I LOVE this stuff! Great video!

Hermes is the ultimate prankster lol

Fantastic video. Highly entertaining. Please make another😊

This is the best video ever!!! I especially love Pygmalion, Arachne, Hermes and Battus, and definitely the story of Icarus.

Man I love this guy's content

Always love these releases. Please...make more.

I love it. Would love a part two and even three.

I was lucky enough to translate some of these tales since I was taught Latin

Other notable transformations I have read while reading Edith Hamilton's Mythology : Narcissus transformed into the narcissus plant. Circe turning men into beasts, like wild hog. Medusa turned into a woman with snake hairs and a petrifying gaze by Athena. Atalanta turned into a lion. Philomela turned into a swallow. Procne turned into a nightingale. A band of pirates turned into dolphins by the god Dionysius. Daphne turned into a laurel tree.

Enjoyed the stories very much. Would love to hear more.

Please, please do a Part 2😊👍Love your channel 💕

I'd love to hear more of this

Absolutely more stories! Please

Good stuff. More plz. Thank you!

I would love to see a part two of this series! And the animation is phenomenal!!!

Well done!!

I really enjoyed that please make a pt.2 and I really enjoy your channel...thank you

How I ended up as a fan, I will forever be glad... Thank you.. Especially for your voice

I would love to go camping with you and listen to your stories around the campfire :)

@mushroommagic1697

2 жыл бұрын

Tales around the camp fire, hell it would be amazing!

I would love you to continue this selection. Love the channel you do an awesome job with history Thanks for this awsome Video

The tale of Icarus is much more haunting as a parent… as a mum of a kid with asd, the idea of having to do something to save his life that would rely on him not getting distracted by the stars is just terrifying.

@momof3plusdsg

2 жыл бұрын

I have an asd son too, he's diagnosed with infantile autism. Getting my son with adhd to not be distracted (especially when he was younger) is even scarier - impossible!

Would love love love another set of stories!

This chanel is a gem

Brilliant mate, thanks.

Love these stories. Do the lot

Thank you for the amazing video ; would like to listen to more stories !

I’d absolutely love to see more stories from Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Wonderful, would love another 5 more stories 💖

Nice video love your details

Excellent read, five more please!

Wonderful! More, please!

YES YES YES More Ovid please!

I love hearing these kinds of stories especially from different cultures.

@shadowwood549

2 жыл бұрын

So do I

@BHARATH-CHANDRAN

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know about "kokachi bella"? If you know you wont be alive. Better not know. Not for kids. It is in you tube "kokachi bella"

You left out some pretty gruesome ones, like the one about Procne and Philomena. that is some "I Spit on your Grave" level of gruesome.

@thehellenicneopagan

2 жыл бұрын

That's why there's a possible part 2...

12:52 interesting drawing ya got there, Icarus

And yes. More videos like this please.

I would love to hear more about Metamorphoses!

When Pygmalion didn't get gruesomely punished, it made me realize that I forgot Metamorphoses was about transformations and not just brutal punishments

Great Stuff! Substance & Form ... Top Notch all around! ~TD, Boston

Thank god u remembered Ur KZread password

@MythologyFictionExplained

2 жыл бұрын

Goblin ate my password that's why I was late...

@EspeonMistress00

2 жыл бұрын

@@MythologyFictionExplained That damn Goblin.

Genuine classics presented here 👍

Idk if I've said it but You have one of the most badass intro's. I always have to watch it (i typically listen to KZread).

Yes definitely make more of these

Yes, more stories!

Excellent intro.

The intro is so good

*The gods getting pissed off with Arachne after she Weaves a tapestry depicting the gods as assholes* Arachne: “Why are you booing me? You know I’m right!”

Please do more of Ovid's tales, thanks.

I always loved daedalus and icarus, learned it in elementary school and it always fascinated me

@MARKIEBANUNCE

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Yes more stories

Keep em coming

I was very nice I always enjoy your stories

I have a book set of ovids metamorphoses, I would love to see more of these videos as I continue reading it.

Yes please. Do more tales like this.

thanks for explaining this

I love love your videos

Also definitely down for more metamorposes stories

Good stuff. More please :-) Thank you!

This dude is like a mythology teacher

More of this please.

Great video thank you so much please keep up your amazing work stay safe and live long and prosper🖖🏻

yes i would love more videos of this subject

The story of Arachne is really interesting to me because out of the two tapestries, the Metamorphoses undeniably has more in common with Arachne's tapestry than Athena's. It makes me doubt whether Ovid believed in the gods, because he seems to be saying "the gods will bring down their wrath on you if you tell stories about them being bad, by the way here are a bunch of stories of them being bad."

My daughter's name is Callisto. I love this channel. : )