Similarities Between Genesis And Ovid
First of all, Genesis was written years before Ovid wrote Metamorphoses. With such as a gap in time, there are differences included in the second poem, which is shown by the fact that Ovid was exiled from Rome after publishing Metamorphoses (Kenney 1). Genesis, which is defined as the formation of something, seems to take more of a spiritual stand, while Metamorphoses, meaning a change or form of nature, sticks to being more scientific.
Genesis’ and Ovid’s works both carry similarities with the theme of both writings involving the world's creation and sin, yet both branch out in differing ways. Genesis begins with God creating the whole world and everything in it; everything he created held a specific purpose. Ovid does not directly speak
of just one specific God being in charge. Instead, he adds Greek Mythology, such as with “gods, since you are the ones who alter these, and all other things” and also by including Phoebe and ﰓAmphitrite.
With the repetition of “Let there” (lines 3, 6, 9, 11) , the writing specifically states the superiority and dominance that God has over the world, yet in Ovid’s poem, he focuses on the Earth being created, and not really on a supreme power. Both stories begin with the creation of the Earth, state how man was created in God’s image, and include sin. Genesis uses sin with Adam and Eve and the Garden of Evil, while Metamorphoses focuses on beginning with chaos as “a raw confused mass" in the world, while Genesis seems to end with it.
Kenney, Edward. "Ovid." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2015. Web. 26 Aug. 2016.
Genesis’ and Ovid’s works both carry similarities with the theme of both writings involving the world's creation and sin, yet both branch out in differing ways. Genesis begins with God creating the whole world and everything in it; everything he created held a specific purpose. Ovid does not directly speak
of just one specific God being in charge. Instead, he adds Greek Mythology, such as with “gods, since you are the ones who alter these, and all other things” and also by including Phoebe and ﰓAmphitrite.
With the repetition of “Let there” (lines 3, 6, 9, 11) , the writing specifically states the superiority and dominance that God has over the world, yet in Ovid’s poem, he focuses on the Earth being created, and not really on a supreme power. Both stories begin with the creation of the Earth, state how man was created in God’s image, and include sin. Genesis uses sin with Adam and Eve and the Garden of Evil, while Metamorphoses focuses on beginning with chaos as “a raw confused mass" in the world, while Genesis seems to end with it.
Kenney, Edward. "Ovid." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2015. Web. 26 Aug. 2016.