Motif
deity embodied in boundary marker
deity_embodied_in_boundary_marker
A motif of the Theophany and Divine Manifestation family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome PICUS. / PICUMNUS AND PILUMNUS. / SILVANUS. / TERMINUS.; lines 5897-5913 confidence: high
“Terminus was the god who presided over all boundaries and landmarks.”
Terminus presides over boundaries and is represented by stone blocks marking property divisions.
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