Byblis and Myrrha Byblis and Myrrha, two of Ovid’s impassioned, transgressive heroines, confess incestuous passions. Byblis yearns for her brother, Caunus, and Myrrha lusts for her father, Cinyras. Mandelbaum translates these tales effectively, but sometimes a different translation by Crane brings new meaning to an argument. As Byblis and Myrrha realize the feelings at hand, they weigh the pros and cons of such emotions. Despite the appalling relationships in question, each young girl provides concrete support and speaks in such a way that provokes pity for her plight. Their paths of reasoning coincide, but Byblis starts where Myrrha’s ends, and visa versa; Myrrha begins where Byblis’ concludes. The language used by Byblis and Myrrha arouses sympathy. Right away, Byblis exclaims, “What misery is mine!” to draw attention to her suffering (Mandelbaum 308). La....

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