Io & Jove:
Before Mercury finished telling the story of Syrinx to Argus, Argus fell asleep (with all one hundred eyes closed). Then, Mercury beheaded Argus. This angered Juno, and after she set Argus's eyes in her peacocks feathers, she sent one of the Furies to harass Io. Io was driven across the world to seek refuge on the banks of the Nile. Jove assured Juno that Io would never cause her pain again, and Juno let go of her anger. Io was then able to regain her form, but she had become the goddess, Isis.
Disclaimer:
Not to be used as a substitute to the real thing! Only by reading Ovid's words will you get the full effect of all the beautiful details.
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