The imagery of Métis
Metes’ physical state is different from her reality, described using imagery. The author writes, "Métis changed. If you had been able to see her in the moments before she realized the threat, you would have seen a woman. Tall, long-limbed, with the thick dark hair plaited at the back." The imagery shows that Métis is an immortal monster that changes according to the situation. Therefore, a monster cannot be hurt because she knows how to change according to situations.
The cloud
Hera is determined to monitor her husband's moves because he impregnates any woman he comes across. However, through the imagery, the reader sees Hera's efforts are in vain because Zeus is like clouds moving faster than the wind. The narrator writes, “The cloud emanated from everywhere, from the ground as much as from the air. She tried to run away from it, but whichever direction she turned, it became more impenetrable.” The imagery is vital because it shows the permanent fury of Hera and her determination to control the situation before it gets worse.
The imagery of transformation
The transformation of the monster is described using imagery. The author writes, "And she was not an eagle anymore. Her hooked beak retracted, and he feathered legs disappeared beneath her. As one muscled body became another, only the intelligence in the slit of her eyes remained constant." The imagery shows that despite the monsters being immortal, they have a way of adapting to different environments.
