Motif
honorable death for one’s country
honorable_death_for_one_s_country
A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Wounded, Fallen, and Avenged. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
greek
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The Iliad JUNO DECEIVES JUPITER BY THE GIRDLE OF VENUS. / BOOK XV. / ARGUMENT. / THE FIFTH BATTLE AT THE SHIPS; AND THE ACTS OF AJAX.; lines 14800-14931 confidence: high
Hector calls to the troops of Lycia, Dardanus, and Troy, says Jove has struck the archer’s bow, contrasts favored and deserted nations, and declares that dying for one’s country preserves family and honor.
Hector exhorts the troops by saying death is common to all and that dying for one’s country leaves the nation safe, children free, and honor for descendants.
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