Motif
cave or grotto worship with libations
cave_or_grotto_worship_with_libations
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.
2 occurrences
1 traditions
greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome THE HESPERIDES. / CHARITES (GRATIAE) GRACES. / HORAE (SEASONS). / THE NYMPHS.; lines 5293-5305 confidence: high
The Nymphs were worshipped in caves or grottoes with libations of milk, honey, oil, and similar offerings.
The passage states that the Nymphs were worshipped in caves or grottoes with libations of milk, honey, oil, and similar offerings.
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome THE HESPERIDES. / CHARITES (GRATIAE) GRACES. / HORAE (SEASONS). / THE NYMPHS.; lines 5293-5305 confidence: high
They were greatly venerated, had no dedicated temples, and were worshipped in caves or grottoes with libations including milk, honey, and oil.
The passage states that the Nymphs had no temples but were worshipped in caves or grottoes with libations of milk, honey, oil, and similar offerings.
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