Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

divine protection by erupting spring

divine_protection_by_erupting_spring

A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Rescue and Protection. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


greek roman

  • Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome ASCLEPIAS (AESCULAPIUS). / AESCULAPIUS. / ROMAN DIVINITIES. / JANUS.; lines 5712-5790 confidence: medium

    A myth explains Janus's relation to city gates: during a Sabine invasion, a hot sulphur spring believed sent by Janus gushed from the earth and stopped the enemy.

    A hot sulphur spring, believed to have been sent by Janus, bursts from the earth and prevents the Sabines from entering Rome.

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