Motif
divine foundation of local temple and rites
divine_foundation_of_local_temple_and_rites
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family. 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 PALLAS-ATHENE (MINERVA). / MINERVA. / THEMIS. / VESTA.; lines 1700-1774 confidence: high
Demeter orders a temple and altar to be erected on a neighboring hill at Eleusis and promises to instruct the people in sacred rites and ceremonies before departing.
After revealing herself, Demeter commands the Eleusinians to build a temple and altar and says she will direct their sacred rites and ceremonies.
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