Book V & VI

Book V:
Perseus & Phineas:  Uncle and previous suitor to Andromeda challenges Perseus, a great fight breaks out and Phineas is turned to stone from Medusa's head.

Proetus:  Questioned Perseus and met a similar fate as Phineas.

Polydectes:  Tries to question Perseus as well and is turned to stone from Medusa's head.

Ceres & Proserpina:  A mother and daughter bond is challenged.

Arethusa & Alpheus:  Chased by a river-god, Arethusa asks for Diana's help and is transformed into a spring after hiding in a cloud.








Book VI:

Arachne:  Despite Minerva's warning, Arachne allowed her pride to transform her into a spider.

Niobe:  Niobe's arrogance kills all of her children.

Latona & Lycian Peasants:  Latona seeks water from the Lycian folks and is refused, transforming them into frogs.

Marsyas:  A satyr meets sparagmos, but the tears shed for his death became a stream named Marsyas.

Tereus, Procne, & Philomela:  Man should never take what does not belong to him, a woman's vengeance is very mighty.