The term METAMORPHOSES AUTHOR is referring to the Roman poet Ovid, who wrote the epic poem Metamorphoses. Ovid was born in 43 BC and is considered one of the most influential poets of the Roman Empire. He is best known for his works on love, such as Ars Amatoria and Heroides, as well as his masterpiece, Metamorphoses. This poem is a collection of stories about transformation, which has been widely studied and adapted throughout history.