Motif
False accusation by planted tokens and forged message
false_accusation_by_planted_tokens_and_forged_message
A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family False Accusation and Fraud Exposed. 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 THE EPIGONI. / ALCMAEON AND THE NECKLACE. / THE HERACLIDAE. / THE SIEGE OF TROY.; lines 9417-9512 confidence: high
Odysseus hides money in Palamedes' tent and uses a forged letter from Priam; Palamedes is accused, found with the money, convicted, and sentenced to stoning.
Odysseus hides money and uses a forged letter to make Palamedes appear guilty of treason.
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