Motif
divinely sent consolatory dream-message
divinely_sent_consolatory_dream_message
A motif of the Dream, Vision, and Altered Perception family, within the sub-family Prophetic Dreams and Dream Messages. 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 Odyssey BOOK II / BOOK III / TELEMACHUS VISITS NESTOR AT PYLOS. / BOOK IV; lines 2241-2286 confidence: high
Minerva makes a vision in the likeness of Iphthime, sends it to Ulysses’ house, and it enters Penelope’s room through the door thong-hole, hovering over her head.
A goddess sends a dreamlike vision to a sleeping mortal to relieve grief and convey reassurance about a loved one’s return.
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