Motif
divine rescue of an imperiled hero
divine_rescue_of_an_imperiled_hero
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
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The Iliad ARGUMENT. / THE BATTLE OF THE GODS, AND THE ACTS OF ACHILLES. / BOOK XXI. / ARGUMENT.; lines 19693-19817 confidence: high
Neptune and Pallas appear in human form, tell Achilles not to fear, declare the river is not fated to kill him, and urge him to fight until Hector's blood is on his lance.
Neptune and Pallas appear in human form, reassure Achilles that the river will not kill him, and send him back into battle.
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