Motif
animals lamenting a slain human companion
animals_lamenting_a_slain_human_companion
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Cosmic and Natural Mourning. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 63467-63548 confidence: medium
Note 333 compares the passage to Homer, where Achilles’ horses lament with tears after learning of Patroclus fallen in the dust, slain by Hector.
The Homeric comparison describes Achilles’ horses weeping for Patroclus after Hector has slain him.
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