Motif
divine aid to an unarmed hero
divine_aid_to_an_unarmed_hero
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
greek
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The Iliad THE SEVENTH BATTLE, FOR THE BODY OF PATROCLUS.THE ACTS OF MENELAUS. / BOOK XVIII. / ARGUMENT. / THE GRIEF OF ACHILLES, AND NEW ARMOUR MADE HIM BY VULCAN.; lines 17693-17832 confidence: high
Iris says Achilles' want of arms is known, but tells him to go unarmed and appear by the trench so Troy will tremble and Greece regain courage.
Iris instructs the unarmed Achilles to appear, and Pallas equips him with divine aegis, radiance, and an amplified shout.
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