Liv Reads Ovid: The Metamorphoses, Book X
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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The Power of Beauty
Adelanta was so frightened by the oracle she lived unwitted in far shaded woods and with harsh terms repulsed, insistent suitors. When this maid once consulted with an oracle of her fate after marriage, the god answered her. No, Adelanta, never will have need of husband, who will only be your harm. For your best good you should avoid the tie, but surely you will not avoid your harm. And while yet living you will lose yourself."
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