Motif
divine power over prosperity through child Plutus
divine_power_over_prosperity_through_child_plutus
A motif of the Miraculous Child and Sacred Birth family, within the sub-family Unusual Conception, Sacred Birth, and Fertility. 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 GRAEAE. / SPHINX. / TYCHE (FORTUNA) AND ANANKE (NECESSITAS). / TYCHE (FORTUNA).; lines 4728-4751 confidence: medium
In her temple at Thebes, Tyche is represented holding infant Plutus to symbolize her power over riches and prosperity.
Tyche holding infant Plutus in Thebes is said to symbolize her power over riches and prosperity.
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