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• 9 · Classical Mythology and Ancient History
• 97 · metamorphoses ~ classical mythology

97O · metamorphoses of objects, plants and flowers

• 97O2 · a lance fixed by Romulus on the Palatine hill changes into a willow-tree (Ovid, Metamorphoses XV 561)
• 97O5 · statue coming to life: at Pygmalion's prayer, a statue (latterly called Galatea) comes to life; a favour of Venus (Ovid, Metamorphoses X 280)
• 97O6 · stones turning into men: stones thrown by Deucalion and Pyrrha, as directed by the oracle of Themis, turn into men (Ovid, Metamorphoses X 400)
• 97O7 · objects turning to gold: because of Midas' kindness to Silenus, the things he touches turn into gold; a gift from Bacchus (Midas may be seen at table, trying to eat) (Ovid, Metamorphoses XI 92)