In 1997 the myth of Myrrha and Cinyras was one of 24 tales from Ovid's "Metamorphoses" that were retold by English poet Ted Hughes in his poetical work "Tales from Ovid". The work was praised for not directly translating, but instead retelling the story in a language which was as fresh and new for the audience today as Ovid's texts were to his contemporary audience. Hughes was also complimented on his achievements in using humour or horror when describing Myrrha or a flood, respectively. The work received critical acclaim winning the Whitbread Book Of The Year Award 1997 and being adapted to the stage in 1999, starring Sirine Saba as Myrrha.