Motif
Cave of abundance offered as dwelling
cave_of_abundance_offered_as_dwelling
A motif of the Otherworld and Enchanted Realm family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
roman
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The Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV BOOK THE THIRTEENTH. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 9863-9933 confidence: medium
Polyphemus says Galatea would not flee if she knew him, and he describes his mountain cave as protected from summer heat and winter cold, with apples and grapes reserved for her.
Polyphemus describes a temperate mountain cave with fruits, vines, cattle, milk, and other resources reserved or offered for Galatea.
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