# Transformations of the Cerastae and Propoetides explained — Metamorphoses

> Chapter companion for Metamorphoses by Ovid.

## What happens

Venus punishes the Cerastae, who murdered guests, by transforming them into oxen, and turns the blasphemous Propoetides into stone for denying her worship.

## Themes in this chapter

### Divine Power and Human Folly

Venus exercises her divine authority to punish the Cerastae and Propoetides for their transgressions.

### Transformation and Metamorphosis

The Cerastae are changed into oxen and the Propoetides into stone as direct consequences of their actions.

## Character check-ins

### Venus

The goddess who punishes the Cerastae and Propoetides for their impiety and cruelty.

## Key lines

> The blasphemous Propoetides denied Worship of Venus, and her power defied; Unknowing how to blush, and shameless grown, A small transition changes them to stone.

The Propoetides refused to honor Venus, becoming shameless, and were turned into stone.

_Summarizes the fate of the Propoetides for denying Venus._

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