Motif
inviolable divine-protected messenger
inviolable_divine_protected_messenger
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Messengers and Prophets. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
1 traditions
greek
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The Iliad THE REDEMPTION OF THE BODY OF HECTOR. / CONCLUDING NOTE. / A. POPE / END OF THE ILIAD; lines 23698-23815 confidence: high
Heralds are described as inviolable, free to travel without molestation, generally old men, and under Jove and Mercury's protection.
Heralds are described as inviolable travelers under the protection of Jove and Mercury.
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The Iliad THE REDEMPTION OF THE BODY OF HECTOR. / CONCLUDING NOTE. / A. POPE / END OF THE ILIAD; lines 23698-23815 confidence: high
Heralds are inviolable, may travel without fear, are generally old men, and are under the special protection of Jove and Mercury.
Heralds can travel without fear of molestation because their persons are inviolable and protected by Jove and Mercury.
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