Motif
hidden warriors released from deceptive object at night
hidden_warriors_released_from_deceptive_object_at_night
A motif of the Trickster and Boundary Crosser family, within the sub-family Hidden Entry, Concealed Warriors, and Substitution. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
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 9869-9911 confidence: high
After the Trojans retire to rest, Sinon releases the Greek heroes at night, signals the fleet near Tenedos, and the Greek army lands again.
Greek heroes are hidden in the wooden horse and released by Sinon during the night, enabling the Greek army to enter Troy.
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