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This paper examines the lessons that can be learned from many of the stories in Ovid's "Metamorphosis". The paper explains how these stories, based on myths and mythical characters, can still provide insight into the human psyche and, if we learn from the examples of some of these characters, we can avoid some of the tragedies that they experienced.

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"Another story that operates on two levels is "The Story of Echo and Narcissus." In this story, Echo is punished for helping Jove meet with the nymphs on the mountains. Narcissus is punished for not only spurning Echo, but other that he "had visited frustration" (69). Echo's lesson for us story is to always tell the truth. Narcissus' lesson for us is to avoid self-love, for Narcissus "wanted himself" (70) and, as result, died trying to kiss his image in the water."

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