Motif
grieving parent returns to battle seeking death or vengeance
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A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Mourning Kin. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
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 7020-7079 confidence: high
Though his deep wound cripples him, Mezentius raises himself and orders his horse to be brought.
After lamenting Lausus, Mezentius orders his horse brought, says he will avenge Lausus or die, and challenges Aeneas.
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