Motif
divine intervention determines a contest outcome
divine_intervention_determines_a_contest_outcome
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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greek
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The Iliad ARGUMENT. / THE DEATH OF HECTOR. / BOOK XXIII. / ARGUMENT.; lines 21450-21585 confidence: high
Eumelus leads on Pheretian steeds, Diomedes follows closely, and Phoebus strikes the scourge from Diomedes' hand, frustrating his horses' labor.
Phoebus hinders Diomedes, then Pallas aids him and disables his rival's chariot, leading to Diomedes' victory.
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