Motif
impious and riotous man brought to ruin
impious_and_riotous_man_brought_to_ruin
A motif of the Divine Judgment and Moral Reckoning family, within the sub-family Pride, Greed, and Hubris. 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 Metamorphoses of Ovid, Books VIII-XV EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION. / EXPLANATION.; lines 2045-2065 confidence: medium
Metra is explained as a dutiful daughter who supported her father after he ruined himself by luxury and extravagance.
Erisicthon is described as ruined by luxury and extravagance and as noted for infidelity, impiety, and riotous life.
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