Motif
Jealous imitation of a revered figure
jealous_imitation_of_a_revered_figure
A motif of the Pride, Hubris, and Downfall family, within the sub-family Envy, Jealousy, and Rivalry. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek
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Aesop's Fables; a new translation HERCULES AND PLUTUS / THE FOX AND THE LEOPARD / THE FOX AND THE HEDGEHOG / THE CROW AND THE RAVEN; lines 4964-4979 confidence: high
A crow is jealous because a raven is regarded by men as a respected bird of omen that foretells the future.
The crow envies the raven's respected omen status and tries to acquire the same reputation.
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