Motif
divine protection from weapons in battle
divine_protection_from_weapons_in_battle
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat 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.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek
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The Iliad THE DUEL OF MENELAUS AND PARIS. / BOOK IV. / ARGUMENT. / THE BREACH OF THE TRUCE, AND THE FIRST BATTLE.; lines 5484-5534 confidence: medium
A hypothetical brave chief guarded by Pallas could pass through the dreadful field while darts and swords turned harmlessly away, witnessing war's whole art.
A hypothetical chief guarded by Pallas would have darts and swords turn harmlessly away while he moved through the field.
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