 A translation of Ovid's Myrrha, done by English poet John Dryden in 1700, has been interpreted as a metaphor for British politics of the time, linking Myrrha to Mary II and Cinyras to James II.In post-classical times, Myrrha has had widespread influence in Western culture.She was mentioned in the "Divine Comedy" by Dante, was an inspiration for "Mirra" by Vittorio Alfieri, and was alluded to in "Mathilda" by Mary Shelley.