Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In Greek mythology, the tale of Zeus and Callisto weaves a captivating narrative of divine love, betrayal, and transformation. Zeus, the king of the gods, is known for his amorous escapades, and one such encounter involves Callisto, a beautiful nymph and follower of the goddess Artemis.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro - Series on Gods in love with Mortals
00:15 - Who Is Callisto?
01:06 - Zeus transformed into Artemis
02:36 - Hera cursed Callisto, transforming her into a she-bear
03:03 - Story of Arcas
04:05 - Zeus transformed Callisto and Arcas into clusters of stars

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