The Golden Asse

Lucius, a restless young man from a provincial town, is drawn into the world of enchantments by a chance encounter with a mysterious witch. Eager to prove his cleverness, he pilfers her secret love‑potion, only to be caught and transformed into a lowly donkey. The abrupt change shatters his vanity and thrusts him into a bewildering new existence, where every ordinary street becomes a foreign landscape.

As a donkey, Lucius is sold to a kindly widow who, unaware of his true nature, treats him with unexpected compassion. Through a series of comic mishaps—dodging angry merchants, navigating bustling markets, and confronting curious onlookers—he begins to glimpse the limits of his former arrogance. The early episodes blend humor with subtle moral hints, inviting listeners to follow his reluctant journey toward humility and insight.