Ocyrhoë's Curse (Good Ending)

In Ovid's Metamorphoses, the daughter of Chiron, Ocyrhoë, found herself in a perilous situation. She had the gift of prophecy and she foretold a son of Apollo with the ability to heal and even raise mortals and spirits from the realm of Death. Later we know that she predicted the rise of the great healer Asclepius, who learned the ability from Chiron. Jove took to this rise of power from demigod who defies the natural order of life death, even Apollo himself dares not to defy his Father. Fearing the wrath of Jove, she sought a way to escape his anger. In her desperation, she turned to the Goddess Diana for help. With a heavy heart, Ocyrhoë humbly petitioned Diana, explaining her dire circumstances and her wish to avoid Jove's wrath. Diana, moved by Ocyrhoë's plea, saw the sincerity and genuine fear in her eyes. Recognizing Ocyrhoë's pure intentions and her desire for self-preservation, Diana decided to grant her request. But she knew that a significant transformation was necessary to protect Ocyrhoë from the wrath of the mighty Jove. With a gentle touch, Diana placed her divine hands upon Ocyrhoë, and a shimmering light enveloped her form. In an instant, she felt her body shift and change, her human form merging with the spirit of a magnificent horse. Ocyrhoë, now transformed into a beautiful and graceful mare, felt a newfound sense of strength and freedom coursing through her veins. She knew that this transformation was a gift from Diana, a way for her to escape the wrath of Jove and find solace in a new form. As a horse, Ocyrhoë roamed freely through the forests and meadows, embracing her new existence. She felt a profound connection to nature, running with the wind and feeling the earth beneath her hooves. With each gallop, she felt a sense of liberation and joy that she had never experienced before. Diana's intervention had saved Ocyrhoë from the wrath of Jove, but it had also granted her a new life filled with beauty and grace. As a horse, she found a sense of peace and belonging in the natural world, far away from the troubles that had once plagued her. In this transformation, Ocyrhoë discovered the profound power of divine compassion and protection. She embraced her new form with gratitude, knowing that she had been given a second chance at life. And so, she lived her days as a majestic horse, forever grateful to the Goddess Diana for her benevolence and for granting her the freedom she so desperately sought.