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The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II

Volume 2 — The Ninth Book.

J. J. Howard translation

Combat of Acheloüs and Hercules for Dejanira. Death of Nessus. Torments and death of Hercules. His deification. Story of the change of Galanthis to a weasel. Of Dryopè to a Lotus-tree. Iölaüs restored to youth. Murmuring of the Gods. The incestuous love of Byblis. Her transformation to a fountain. Story of Iphis and Iänthe.

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