Motif
Dawn deity heralds the sun
dawn_deity_heralds_the_sun
A motif of the Sacred Time and Ritual Cycle family, within the sub-family Seasonal and Celestial Markers. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome APHRODITE (VENUS). / VENUS. / HELIOS (SOL). / EOS (AURORA).; lines 2159-2198 confidence: high
Eos is the Dawn, sister and herald of Helios; she has a chariot, crosses the horizon morning and night, and is associated with morning, twilight, and a western palace on AEaea.
Eos, the Dawn, announces Helios, opens the gates of heaven, and precedes the god of day.
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