Motif
Divine restoration of battle-steeds
divine_restoration_of_battle_steeds
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.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
greek
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The Iliad THE SIXTH BATTLE, THE ACTS AND DEATH OF PATROCLUS / BOOK XVII. / ARGUMENT. / THE SEVENTH BATTLE, FOR THE BODY OF PATROCLUS.THE ACTS OF MENELAUS.; lines 17006-17145 confidence: high
Jove looks with pity on the deathless horses, says they were given to mortal man only to share mortal woe, and promises Hector will not be carried by them.
Jove pities the horses, speaks to them, and breathes renewed spirit and speed into them for battle and escape.
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