Motif
Former heroic strength contrasted with old age
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A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Lost Heroic Age. 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 Iliad ARGUMENT. / THE DEATH OF HECTOR. / BOOK XXIII. / ARGUMENT.; lines 21729-21864 confidence: high
Nestor joyfully replies that Achilles has honored a senior; he says his strength has left him and recalls former victories in games and contests against named opponents and rivals.
Nestor contrasts his present failed limbs with former victories in games and combat, stating that a younger race now succeeds to these tasks.
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