Motif
jealous master destroys talented pupil
jealous_master_destroys_talented_pupil
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 roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome VESTALIA. / PART II.--LEGENDS. / CADMUS. / PERSEUS.; lines 6834-6902 confidence: high
Daedalus' nephew and pupil Talus invents the saw and compass; Daedalus kills him from jealousy, is condemned, and escapes to Crete.
Daedalus kills Talus because he fears the pupil's talent and inventions may overshadow his own fame.
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