Motif
fiery divine weapon as battle omen
fiery_divine_weapon_as_battle_omen
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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roman
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The Aeneid of Virgil BOOK NINTH / THE SIEGE OF THE TROJAN CAMP / BOOK TENTH / THE BATTLE ON THE BEACH; lines 6494-6567 confidence: medium
Cymodocea says Ascanius is confined within wall and trench amid war, Turnus plans to block allied forces, and Aeneas should call his crews to arms before dawn and take the shield forged by the Lord of Fire.
The shield forged by the Lord of Fire is urged upon Aeneas for victory; when raised, it blazes and heartens the Trojans while startling the enemy.
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