Motif
divinely aided monster-slaying from the air
divinely_aided_monster_slaying_from_the_air
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Monster, Demon, and Giant Slaying. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome STORY OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE. / PELOPS. / HERACLES (HERCULES). / BELLEROPHON.; lines 8325-8402 confidence: high
Iobates first sends Bellerophon to kill the Chimaera, described as a monster devastating the country, with lion, goat, and dragon body parts and flames issuing from its jaws.
Bellerophon receives Pegasus and Athena's bridle, mounts the winged horse, rises into the air, and kills the fire-breathing Chimaera.
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