Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

Invocation of a martial deity as protector

invocation_of_a_martial_deity_as_protector

A motif of the Divine Warrior and Sacred Combat family, within the sub-family Divine Aid in Battle. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


greek

  • Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, and Homerica V. TO APHRODITE / VI. TO APHRODITE / VII. TO DIONYSUS / VIII. TO ARES; lines 7052-7068 confidence: high

    Ares is addressed as “exceeding in strength,” “chariot-rider,” “golden-helmed,” “shield-bearer,” “Saviour of cities,” armed in bronze, strong, unwearying, spear-mighty, and “defence of Olympus.”

    Ares is invoked as armed, strong, saviour of cities, and defence of Olympus.

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