Motif
Divinely aided hero in combat
divinely_aided_hero_in_combat
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.
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greek
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Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica THE THEOGONY / THE CATALOGUES OF WOMEN AND EOIAE1701 / II. 1745 / THE SHIELD OF HERACLES; lines 4607-4704 confidence: high
Athene addresses the heroes, says Zeus gives power to slay Cycnus, and instructs Heracles to wound Ares beneath his shield but not take Ares' horses or armor.
Athene instructs Heracles, enters the chariot, gives force to the horses, and Zeus grants the power to kill Cycnus and signals the battle.
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