Motif
Athletic contest in honour of a goddess
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A motif of the Sacred Exchange and Reciprocity family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome THEORIES AS TO THE ORIGIN OF MAN. / THIRD DYNASTY--OLYMPIAN DIVINITIES. / JUPITER. / HERA (JUNO).; lines 1388-1411 confidence: high
Young maidens run races in the Altis in honour of Hera; the fastest receives an olive-wreath and sacrificial flesh; the races occur every four years and are called Herae.
Young maidens run races in Hera’s honour, and the victor receives ritual prizes.
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