Motif
Envy as punitive possession
envy_as_punitive_possession
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family. 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 MARS. / NIKE (VICTORIA). / VICTORIA. / HERMES (MERCURY).; lines 3894-3936 confidence: medium
Athene causes the demon of envy to possess Agraulos; Agraulos blocks the door against Hermes; Hermes turns her into black stone and then persuades Herse to become his wife.
Athene punishes Agraulos's cupidity by causing the demon of envy to possess her.
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