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Io (mythology)

Io is a character from ancient Greek mythology. She was once a beautiful woman who caught the attention of the god Zeus. Zeus was married to Hera, so he turned Io into a cow to hide his affair. Hera soon found out about the affair and sent a fly to bite Io, causing her to run away in pain.

Io traveled around the world as a cow, trying to avoid Hera's wrath. She eventually came across the sea god, Poseidon, who fell in love with her and had children with her. After many years, Zeus and Hera made a deal to turn Io back into a woman, and she was reunited with her family.

Io's story teaches us about the consequences of infidelity and jealousy. It also shows that even though someone may be transformed physically, they are still the same person on the inside.