Motif
envy as possession leading to obstruction
envy_as_possession_leading_to_obstruction
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Envy, Jealousy, and Rivalry. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome MARS. / NIKE (VICTORIA). / VICTORIA. / HERMES (MERCURY).; lines 3894-3936 confidence: high
Athene punishes Agraulos' cupidity by causing the demon of envy to possess her; Agraulos blocks the door and refuses Hermes entry.
Athene causes the demon of envy to possess Agraulos, after which Agraulos cannot bear her sister's happiness and blocks Hermes' entry.
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