Motif
delayed private recognition or disclosure
delayed_private_recognition_or_disclosure
A motif of the Recognition Tokens and Identity Proofs family, within the sub-family Separated Kin and Withheld Recognition. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek
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The Odyssey BOOK XV / BOOK XVI / ULYSSES REVEALS HIMSELF TO TELEMACHUS. / BOOK XVII; lines 7925-7968 confidence: medium
Ulysses tells Eumaeus he will speak truthfully to Penelope, fears the cruel suitors, reports being struck, and asks to wait until sundown to sit near the fire and answer questions about her husband's return.
Ulysses postpones speaking with Penelope until a safer and more private time, away from the suitors.
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