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Liv Reads Ovid: The Metamorphoses Book XI

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

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Thetis and Pelius

Titan was descending in the pole of his bright chariot as it downward bent illuminated the Hasparian mane. The lovely Nariot Thetis, departing from her ocean waves, entered the cavern for desired repose. Immediately just as he seized upon the virgin's limbs she changed her shape and persevered until convinced she could not overcome his hold. For her two arms were forced apart. She groaned and said, You could not overcome me in this way, but some divinity has given you the power. Then she appeared as Thetis, and when Pelius saw her now deprived of all deceptions, he embraced her to be father of the great Achilles. Great Pel

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