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The Golden Ass by Apuleius follows Lucius, who, while exploring Thessaly to learn about magic, is transformed into a donkey through a spell gone wrong. He experiences numerous adventures and hears various tales, including the story of Cupid and Psyche, before finally being returned to human form through the intervention of the goddess Isis, leading him to a life of religious devotion. The book includes instances of sexual violence and animal abuse.