Motif
deity produces a sacred civic tree
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A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Sacred Trees, Groves, and Tree Cult Places. 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 JUPITER. / HERA (JUNO). / JUNO. / PALLAS-ATHENE (MINERVA).; lines 1521-1553 confidence: medium
The olive tree sacred to Athene was said to have been produced by her in a contest with Poseidon.
Athene produces the olive tree in a contest with Poseidon, and the tree is sacred to her and preserved in an Athenian temple.
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