Motif
caves consecrated to a pastoral god
caves_consecrated_to_a_pastoral_god
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Sacred Caves, Bridges, and Heaven-Earth Thresholds. 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 NYMPHS OF THE VALLEYS AND MOUNTAINS. / NAPAEAE AND OREADES. / THE WINDS. / PAN (FAUNUS).; lines 5499-5583 confidence: high
Shepherds regard Pan as protector of flocks from wolves; mountain caves used to shelter flocks are consecrated to Pan.
Mountain caves used to shelter flocks are said to be consecrated to Pan, who protects shepherds’ flocks from wolves.
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